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At a Glance: Name: Denim – Meaning: named for the sturdy cotton fabric denim, whose own name comes from French 'serge de Nîmes' (serge cloth from the city of Nîmes) – Origin: English (from French, ultimately the city name Nîmes) – Gender: Neutral – Pronunciation: DEN-im
Denim is a modern, gender-neutral name taken directly from the sturdy cotton fabric of the same name, whose own name comes from the French phrase 'serge de Nîmes' — serge cloth from the city of Nîmes. That makes it an English name with French roots, tied to that French place name. It's pronounced DEN-im, and it has a clean, modern style.
Meaning & Origin of Denim
Meaning: Named for the sturdy cotton fabric denim, whose own name comes from french 'serge de nîmes' (serge cloth from the city of nîmes).
Origin: English (from French, ultimately the city name Nîmes).
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Denim
Phonetic: DEN-im IPA: /ˈdɛnəm/
Popularity of Denim
In Social Security Administration data going back to 1973, Denim reached its highest point on record in 2024, ranking #1110 with 192 babies given the name that year.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1973–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Denim mean?
Named for the sturdy cotton fabric denim, whose own name comes from french ‘serge de nîmes’ (serge cloth from the city of nîmes). (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Denim)
How do you pronounce Denim?
Denim is pronounced DEN-im (IPA: /ˈdɛnəm/).
Is Denim a popular name right now?
Denim is at its highest recorded popularity right now, ranked #1110 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1973–2024.)
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