Deniz Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Turkish
Gender Distribution:
56% Masculine / 44% Feminine
Meaning:
Deniz means 'sea' in Turkish.
Meaning of the Name Deniz
Deniz is a unisex Turkish name meaning 'sea' in English. It is derived from the Turkish word deniz, which literally translates to 'ocean' or 'sea'. The name is often given to symbolize strength, tranquility, and vastness, reflecting the characteristics of the sea. Deniz is a popular name in Turkey and is also used in other countries with Turkish influence.
Popularity of the Name Deniz
The popularity for the name Deniz peaked in popularity in the year 2019 with 58 births, which ranked number 5,185 out of 29,488 unique names for that year. Deniz had the most female births in 2020 with 48, which ranked number 3,218 out of 17,485 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 2019 with 58, which ranked number 2,333 out of 14,112 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Deniz has increased over the last ten years from 48 births to 53 births, an increase of 10.42%. Among males, Deniz has remained flat in popularity over the last ten years from 34 births to 33 births, a decline of -2.94%. Among females, Deniz has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 14 births to 20 births, an increase of 42.86%.
Nationwide Popularity of Deniz
- 20 Year Trend of Deniz: 6.00%
- 10 Year Trend of Deniz: 10.42%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Deniz: -2.94%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Deniz: 42.86%
Popularity of Deniz by State
For males, Deniz was most popular in Northeastern states with 6 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in NY, with 6 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Deniz. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NY | 6 | 1587 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Deniz
- Total Births of Deniz: 54 (1.00%)
- Male Births of Deniz: 33 (-0.30%)
- Female Births of Deniz: 21 (3.63%)
Given the upward trend of Deniz over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 1.00% increase in total births, for a total of 54 births in 2024. Male births for Deniz have been decreasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 33 male births in 2024, a decrease of -0.30%. For Females, births for Deniz have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 21 female births in 2024, an increase of 3.63%.