Denise

Rank 1,400th Girl Name

In 2022, the name Denise was 1,400th most popular baby name for girls and 2,576th most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 162 babies were named Denise in the United States.

In 2022, 1 out of every 20,833 babies in the United States were named Denise. Today, the average age of someone named Denise is around 58 to 62 years old.

The name "Denise" is not common today.

Nicknames for Denise include Dee and Denny.

Denise Meaning & Origin

Denise is a feminine name of French origin that means "devoted to Dionysus," the Greek god of wine and festivity, suggesting a zest for life and a love of celebration.

The name Denise is described as charming, intellectual and spirited.

Pronunciation

Denise is pronounced de-neese in English. The name Denise has 6 letters and 2 or 3 syllables, depending on pronunciation.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Denise

The name Denise is the female equivalent of the name Dennis.

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Data Source

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U.S. Name Statistics provided by the Social Security Administration based on data from SSN Applications

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