Denna
girl nameDenna entered the US charts in 1921, peaked at #1095 in 1969, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1921–2025
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rank today
#1095
peak (1969)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1920s | #4561 |
| 1930s | #3580 |
| 1940s | #2278 |
| 1950s | #1731 |
| 1960s | #1317 |
| 1970s | #1997 |
| 1980s | #3845 |
| 1990s | #7698 |
| 2000s | #12865 |
| 2010s | #11497 |
| 2020s | #9188 |
Living bearers
About 2,100 people named Denna are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Denna alive today was born around 1968, making them about 57 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Denna in 2025?
- Denna is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Denna most popular?
- Denna peaked in 1969, reaching #1095 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Denna with classmates?
- Denna will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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