Denita
girl nameDenita entered the US charts in 1948, peaked at #952 in 1966, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1948–2025
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rank today
#952
peak (1966)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1940s | #4948 |
| 1950s | #2257 |
| 1960s | #1088 |
| 1970s | #1455 |
| 1980s | #2325 |
| 1990s | #6742 |
| 2000s | #12524 |
| 2010s | #15539 |
Living bearers
About 2,500 people named Denita are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Denita 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 Denita in 2025?
- Denita is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Denita most popular?
- Denita peaked in 1966, reaching #952 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Denita with classmates?
- Denita will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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