Denzel is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #1166 in 2025 with 177 recorded births. This places Denzel in the top 8% of ranked US boys' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Rare. The name reached its all-time peak in 1996 with 464 births ranking #473. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 61.9%. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 9,650 boys born was named Denzel. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.