Denise
girl name#1673 in 2025Denise entered the US charts in 1882, peaked at #23 in 1955, ranks #1673 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1882–2025
#1673
rank today
#23
peak (1955)
123
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #967 |
| 1890s | #1353 |
| 1900s | #1659 |
| 1910s | #1584 |
| 1920s | #974 |
| 1930s | #545 |
| 1940s | #260 |
| 1950s | #35 |
| 1960s | #31 |
| 1970s | #59 |
| 1980s | #118 |
| 1990s | #227 |
| 2000s | #354 |
| 2010s | #909 |
| 2020s | #1419 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Denise has been most popular in CA, TX, FL.
Living bearers
About 330,000 people named Denise are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Denise alive today was born around 1963, making them about 62 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Denise in 2025?
- Denise ranks #1673 among US girl names in 2025, with 123 babies given the name.
- When was the name Denise most popular?
- Denise peaked in 1955, reaching #23 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Denise with classmates?
- Denise will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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