Denise
boy nameDenise entered the US charts in 1939, peaked at #1016 in 1964, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1939–2025
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rank today
#1016
peak (1964)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1930s | #3480 |
| 1940s | #3445 |
| 1950s | #1547 |
| 1960s | #1135 |
| 1970s | #2123 |
| 1980s | #2574 |
| 1990s | #5510 |
| 2000s | #8172 |
| 2020s | #12146 |
Living bearers
About 1,200 people named Denise are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Denise alive today was born around 1966, making them about 59 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 is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Denise most popular?
- Denise peaked in 1964, reaching #1016 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Denise with classmates?
- Denise will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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