Denzel is a unisex given name of uncertain origin, though it is often attributed to have been coined by American author Denzel Washington's parents, Denzel H. and Dorothy (West) Washington, when they named him in 1954 before his birth on December 28th of that year. The name gained significant popularity following the success of the actor who shares the same name.
"Denzel is not a common name; it's been given to babies for over seven decades with the most popular years being 1916 and 1927."