How old is someone named Denver?
The average Denver is 24 years old.
Half of all living Denvers are between 5 and 38. The average sits between a large young group and an older one, so many Denvers are much younger than 24.
When was Denver popular?
Denver is a modern favorite: it climbed through the 2000s and hit its high in 2024. 904 babies got the name in 2025.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 136 | 0 |
| 1910s | 1,012 | 0 |
| 1920s | 1,813 | under 100 |
| 1930s | 1,430 | 180 |
| 1940s | 1,498 | 650 |
| 1950s | 1,301 | 850 |
| 1960s | 984 | 800 |
| 1970s | 1,078 | 970 |
| 1980s | 1,086 | 1,000 |
| 1990s | 1,661 | 1,600 |
| 2000s | 1,887 | 1,900 |
| 2010s | 3,860 | 3,800 |
| 2020s | 5,598 | 5,600 |
How many Denvers are still alive?
About 17,000 Denvers are alive in the US today. That's 74% of the roughly 23,000 babies named Denver since 1880.
Most Denvers ever born are still alive.
What generation is the name Denver?
About half of living Denvers are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
Is Denver an old name?
Not really. Denver is younger than 61 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Denver will be 25 in 2056, about the same as today.
Is Denver a boy or girl name?
Mostly a boy's name: 76% of living Denvers are men, and 24% are women.
The women average 9 and the men 29.
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Denver's name twin is Rosalina. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Rosalina's age curve is the closest match to Denver's: 90% alike.
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Questions about the name Denver
How old is the average Denver?
The average Denver in the US is 24 years old. The median is 13, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Denver?
About 17,000 Denvers are alive in the US today, out of roughly 23,000 babies given the name since 1880.
When was the name Denver most popular?
In 2024, when about 1000 baby boys were named Denver.
Is Denver a Gen Alpha name?
Yes. About 51% of living Denvers are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
Is Denver a boy or girl name?
Mostly a boy's name: 76% of living Denvers are men, and 24% are women. The women average 9 and the men 29.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this