Denise
Peaked at #23 nationally in 1955, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1882, Denise has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Denise — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#23
in 1955
Current rank
#1894
in 2024
Years tracked
127
1882–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1882, Denise reached its peak popularity for girls in 1955, ranking #23 nationally with 14,560 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #780 (2014) to #1894 (2024) — a 59% drop.
As of 2024, Denise ranks #1894 nationally for girls, with 105 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #1,894 | 105 |
| 2023 | #1,462 | 151 |
| 2022 | #1,395 | 164 |
| 2021 | #1,225 | 192 |
| 2020 | #876 | 307 |
| 2019 | #1,384 | 162 |
| 2018 | #1,067 | 239 |
| 2017 | #1,143 | 217 |
Denise — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#1018
in 1964
Last ranked
#12585
in 2021
Years tracked
56
1939–2021
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1939, Denise reached its peak popularity for boys in 1964, ranking #1018 nationally with 55 babies given the name that year.
Denise hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 2021, when it stood at #12585.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | #12,585 | 5 |
| 2002 | #9,669 | 6 |
| 2001 | #6,120 | 11 |
| 2000 | #9,386 | 6 |
| 1997 | #8,396 | 6 |
| 1996 | #9,348 | 5 |
| 1995 | #6,037 | 9 |
| 1994 | #4,855 | 12 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Denise most popular?
Denise was most popular in 1955, when it ranked #23 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Denise becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Denise?
At least 374,664 babies have been recorded with the name Denise in the US since 1882, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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