girl's name
Denese
duh-NEES (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 1,591
Denese is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 2006 it was given to 5 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 1954, when 98 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1928.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Denese Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1920s to 2000s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 11 |
| 1930s | 12 |
| 1940s | 101 |
| 1950s | 646 |
| 1960s | 579 |
| 1970s | 181 |
| 1980s | 48 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 10 |
How Popular Is Denese?
In 2006, Denese was given to 5 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 Denese 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 Denese
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Denese Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Denese over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Denese
- English duh-NEES
Sibling Names for Denese
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Denese — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Denese
How popular is the name Denese?
In 2006, Denese was given to 5 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 Denese a girl's or a boy's name?
Denese is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Denese?
Denese has 2 syllables.
When was Denese most popular?
Denese peaked in 1954, when 98 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.