Name meaning & stats
Denilson
Denilson. 731 US babies since 1940, peak 2002. Notable Denilsons are 2.3× over-represented as footballers.
What it means
No agreed meaning on record
In US birth records
Peak year: 2002
731 US babies were named Denilson between 1940 and 2025.
Denilson around the world
- France: 170 babies since 1900, peak 1998
From official birth registries. Sources are listed on About the data.
Where Denilsons end up
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Footballer | 2.3× | Medium · 12 people |
| Politician | 0.9× | Low · 2 people |
| Actor | 1.0× | Low · 1 people |
| Basketball player | 1.0× | Low · 1 people |
Among notable men who are footballers, Denilsons show up 2.3× as often as you'd expect from how common the name is.
Notable people of every nationality born 1940–2005 (Wikidata). Patterns, not destiny.
Name twins (peaked around 2002)