Denice Girl

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Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: deh-NEES //dəˈniːs//

Origin: Latin; English

Meaning: Latin: divine; English: follower of Dionysius

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Denice is derived from the Latin name "Dionysius," which is rooted in the Greek "Dionysos," the name of the ancient Greek god of wine, fertility, and revelry. The etymological journey begins with the Greek elements "Dios," meaning "of Zeus," and "nysos," which is often associated with the mythical mountain where Dionysos was raised.

The name evolved through various forms, including the Latin "Dionysius," before being adapted into Old French as "Denis." The feminine form, "Denice," likely emerged as a variant of the name Denise, which became popular in medieval France and subsequently made its way into English-speaking regions, particularly during the 20th century. Historically, the name Denis has been associated with several notable figures, including Saint Denis, the patron saint of France, who was martyred in the 3rd century.

His legacy contributed to the name's prominence in Christian contexts, particularly during the Middle Ages when saints' names were widely adopted. The name also appears in various historical texts and translations, such as the Vulgate, the Latin translation of the Bible, which further solidified its presence in Christian nomenclature.

The name's association with the divine and the celebratory aspects of Dionysos has lent it a certain cultural resonance throughout history. Culturally, Denice and its variants have been linked to themes of joy, celebration, and the divine, reflecting the characteristics of its mythological roots.

The name has often been embraced in various artistic and literary contexts, symbolizing a connection to heritage and tradition. While diminutive forms like Denise have been used affectionately, Denice stands as a distinct name with its own identity, embodying a blend of historical significance and cultural richness.

Famous people named Denice

In this section, you will find notable people named Denice. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Denice who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Denice who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Denice D. Lewis is a singer best known for her work with the group The Chiffons and her solo career.

Denice K. Adkins is an author best known for her books on personal development and self-help.

Sibling suggestions

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Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Denice. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Denice was first seen in the United States in 1921.

Denice has ranked as high as #794 nationally, which occurred in 1957, and has been most popular in California, New York, Texas, Michigan, and Illinois.

In the past 5 years the name Denice has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Denice is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Denice was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Denice.

Year Total Births Girl
2024 6 6
2023 8 8
2021 6 6
2018 7 7
2017 6 6
2016 9 9
2015 9 9
2013 8 8
2012 5 5
2011 13 13
2010 21 21
2009 25 25
2008 21 21
2007 25 25
2006 30 30
2005 33 33
2004 25 25
2003 38 38
2002 43 43
2001 48 48
2000 44 44
1999 42 42
1998 44 44
1997 33 33
1996 59 59
1995 35 35
1994 52 52
1993 46 46
1992 63 63
1991 70 70
1990 57 57
1989 78 78
1988 52 52
1987 88 88
1986 74 74
1985 75 75
1984 71 71
1983 88 88
1982 75 75
1981 90 90
1980 82 82
1979 85 85
1978 104 104
1977 120 120
1976 81 81
1975 128 128
1974 178 178
1973 204 204
1972 207 207
1971 238 238
1970 257 257
1969 307 307
1968 282 282
1967 282 282
1966 265 265
1965 263 263
1964 355 355
1963 326 326
1962 315 315
1961 335 335
1960 375 375
1959 372 372
1958 441 441
1957 450 450
1956 422 422
1955 415 415
1954 442 442
1953 363 363
1952 363 363
1951 247 247
1950 145 145
1949 86 86
1948 83 83
1947 76 76
1946 54 54
1945 31 31
1944 29 29
1943 31 31
1942 24 24
1941 19 19
1940 13 13
1939 9 9
1938 18 18
1937 17 17
1936 6 6
1935 11 11
1934 9 9
1933 5 5
1932 6 6
1931 6 6
1930 6 6
1929 9 9
1928 5 5
1927 6 6
1926 6 6
1925 7 7
1921 6 6

Top States for Denice (2010)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
TX 5
100%