Denver means from the Danish valley — from the Old English/French. Denver IS the Mile High City — one of America's most dynamic cities at 5,280 feet. John Denver sang Rocky Mountain High and Take Me Home, Country Roads. Two syllables of the Mile-High-City, Rocky-Mountain-High, and Country-Roads heritage.
Two syllables with a fresh, American sound: DEN-ver.
The mountain-city association gives outdoor depth.
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The vibe of Denver
Danish valleyOld EnglishMile High City5280 feetJohn DenverRocky Mountain HighCountry Roads
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Origin & history of Denver
Old English/French (Danish valley)→Denver
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English roots
Denver means Danish valley. The Mile High City at 5,280 feet. John Denver sang Rocky Mountain High and Country Roads.
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First recorded
Earliest known use: English; Denver, Colorado; John Denver (1943–1997).
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Today
Denver remains a beloved choice, ranking #638 in the US. 22,502 babies have been named Denver since 1880.
◈ Sources: Behind the Name, SSA data
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How popular is Denver?
2022peak year
Denver reached its widest reach during the 2020s. In 2022, 644 babies received the name (ranked #481). In the present decade it sits around #638, with about 741 babies given the name annually. Denver has been trending upward in recent years. The all-time total comes to roughly 22,502 registrations.
Year-by-year registrations1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
Denver's Life Path 5 is the adventurer's number — mountain adventure. People named Denver tend to be fresh, dynamic, and gifted at being the Mile High City AND Rocky Mountain High.
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