Denton entered U.S. records in 1881, near the turn of the 20th century. Its popularity climbed over the following decades. In 1994, 89 babies received the name (ranked #1220). Today it sits well outside the top 1,000 (around #3132), with roughly 39 babies named Denton each year. Denton has been declining in recent years. In total, around 5,111 babies have been registered with this name since 1880.