Dene
girl nameDene entered the US charts in 1921, peaked at #2833 in 1965, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1921–2025
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rank today
#2833
peak (1965)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1920s | #4279 |
| 1930s | #3930 |
| 1940s | #4204 |
| 1950s | #4302 |
| 1960s | #3659 |
| 1970s | #5801 |
| 1980s | #6325 |
| 1990s | #9699 |
| 2000s | #8027 |
Living bearers
About 500 people named Dene are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Dene alive today was born around 1969, making them about 56 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Dene in 2025?
- Dene is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Dene most popular?
- Dene peaked in 1965, reaching #2833 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Dene with classmates?
- Dene will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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