Name meaning & stats
Dennis
Dennis means “follower of Dionysus” (Ancient Greek origin). 581,727 US babies since 1940, peak 1952. Notable Denniss are 1.7× over-represented as politicians.
What it means
“follower of Dionysus”
Ancient GreekWell documented
In US birth records
Peak year: 1952
581,727 US babies were named Dennis between 1940 and 2025.
Where Denniss end up
Not enough notable Denniss yet, so this uses the spelling family: Dennis, Denis, Denys.
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Politician | 1.7× | High · 183 people |
| Professor | 1.6× | High · 108 people |
| NFL-style footballer | 1.0× | High · 85 people |
| Actor | 0.8× | High · 64 people |
Among notable men who are politicians, the Dennis family show up 1.7× as often as you'd expect from how common the name is.
Notable people born 1940–2005 in the US, UK, Canada and Australia (Wikidata). Patterns, not destiny.
One more thing…
Dennis has a surprise career: 1.6×
Spelling family
Dennis is the main spelling
Names that sound the same, grouped by Heyotag. Share of US babies since 1940.
Name twins (peaked around 1952)