Denese
girl nameDenese entered the US charts in 1928, peaked at #984 in 1954, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1928–2025
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rank today
#984
peak (1954)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1920s | #4389 |
| 1930s | #3825 |
| 1940s | #3188 |
| 1950s | #1315 |
| 1960s | #1497 |
| 1970s | #4264 |
| 1980s | #8347 |
| 2000s | #16634 |
Living bearers
About 1,400 people named Denese are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Denese alive today was born around 1959, making them about 66 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Denese in 2025?
- Denese is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Denese most popular?
- Denese peaked in 1954, reaching #984 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Denese with classmates?
- Denese will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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