Name Legacy

Denise

Recorded 1882–2025 · United States

Denise was most popular in 1961, when 15,422 American babies were given the name — ranking #59 that year. In 2025 it ranked #3,074, with 123 births. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 374,789 people named Denise.

Most popular in1961
Rank that year#59
Births that year15,422
Total since 1880374,789

Denise over time

18802025
Births per year. The dot marks Denise’s peak in 1961. Gaps are years the SSA suppressed, which it does for any name given to fewer than five babies.

Origin

French · feminine of Denis, from Dionysius

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Source: U.S.A. Social Security Administration. Years 1880–2025. namelegacy.org