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The name Denver has its origins in Old French, meaning 'green valley'. It has evolved from 'Denvers' to its modern form. The name is notable for its association with the city in Colorado, which became popular during the Gold Rush. Denver is not linked to biblical texts and is perceived positively today, embodying adventure and urban vitality. Notable figures include singer John Denver and actor Denver Pyle.

The name Denver is most popular in West Virginia, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is gaining popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Denver has been too falling for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, too falling for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, too falling for male in South, too falling for female in South, too falling for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Denver' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 482nd out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 488th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 656th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 817th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 926th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1081st out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 649th out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 4898th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 7607th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 11867th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 11870th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 8171st out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 3740th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1032nd out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Denver' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.