unisex name
Dene
DEEN (English)
- Gender Unisex
- Syllables 1
- Letters 4
- Births on record 822
Dene is a unisex name with 1 syllable. It is given to both girls and boys — about 70% of recorded births with this name are girls. In 2000 it was given to 12 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1965, when 26 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1917.
- 1 syllable, with the stress on syllable 1.
Dene Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 2000s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 5 |
| 1920s | 57 |
| 1930s | 38 |
| 1940s | 83 |
| 1950s | 139 |
| 1960s | 176 |
| 1970s | 95 |
| 1980s | 114 |
| 1990s | 76 |
| 2000s | 12 |
How Popular Is Dene?
In 2000, Dene was given to 12 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Dene Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Dene
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Dene Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Dene over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Dene
- English DEEN
Sibling Names for Dene
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Dene — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Dene
How popular is the name Dene?
In 2000, Dene was given to 12 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Dene a girl's or a boy's name?
Dene is used for both girls and boys. About 70% of recorded births with this name are girls.
How many syllables are in Dene?
Dene has 1 syllable.
When was Dene most popular?
Dene peaked in 1965, when 26 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.