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Denver

Boy / Girl name · 52 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Denver: 52 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to both boys and girls, peaking at 7 births in 2020.

Denver began as a surname derived from the Old English "Dene-fær," meaning "Dane crossing" – a reference to a ford used by Danish settlers – and later became a place name when the city of Denver, Colorado, was named after territorial governor James W. Denver. The name entered the baby name charts through American influence, most famously via the singer-songwriter John Denver (born Henry John Deutschendorf Jr.), whose stage surname became a popular given name in its own right. Actor Denver Pyle, known for *The Dukes of Hazzard*, also helped keep the name familiar. While its roots are English, Denver has a distinctly Western, outdoor feel, and it has been used for both boys and girls in Scotland, though it remains more common for boys.