Denise Girl
Origin(s)
French; Latin
Meaning
French: 'follower of Dionysius'; Latin: 'divine'
Historical & Cultural Background
Denise is derived from the Latin name Dionysius, which is associated with the Greek god of wine and festivity. It became popular in France and other French-speaking regions during the Middle Ages. The name gained wider usage in English-speaking countries in the 20th century, particularly in the United States.
Trend Summary
Denise experienced peak popularity in the United States during the 1960s and 1970s, but has since declined in usage.
Similar Names
Variants
- Denice
- Denys
International Variants
- Denise (French)
- Denisa (Czech)
- Deniz (Turkish)
Famous people named Denise
Denise Richards is an American actress and television personality known for her roles in films such as 'Wild Things' and the TV series 'The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills'.
Denise Van Outen is a British actress and television presenter recognized for her work in musical theatre and as a television host.
Denise Huxtable is a character from the television show 'The Cosby Show', portrayed by actress Lisa Bonet.
Denise Gough is an Irish actress acclaimed for her performances in theatre and film, including her role in the play 'People, Places and Things'.
Fictional characters named Denise
Denise Huxtable is a character from 'The Cosby Show', known for her free-spirited personality and fashion sense.
Denise is a character in the animated series 'The Magic School Bus', where she is one of the students in Ms. Frizzle's class.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Denise was first seen in the United States in 1882. Denise has ranked as high as #59 nationally which occurred in 1961 and has been most popular in Texas, California, Florida, New York, and Tennessee. In the past 5 years the name Denise has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Denise (2024)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
TX | 22 | |
CA | 16 | |
FL | 11 | |
NY | 5 | |
TN | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1882 | 5 |
1889 | 7 |
1894 | 6 |
1900 | 7 |
1902 | 6 |
1903 | 6 |
1904 | 6 |
1905 | 7 |
1906 | 6 |
1907 | 7 |
1908 | 6 |
1909 | 7 |
1910 | 7 |
1911 | 5 |
1912 | 13 |
1913 | 17 |
1914 | 23 |
1915 | 25 |
1916 | 29 |
1917 | 29 |
1918 | 27 |
1919 | 28 |
1920 | 61 |
1921 | 37 |
1922 | 53 |
1923 | 47 |
1924 | 52 |
1925 | 50 |
1926 | 60 |
1927 | 78 |
1928 | 88 |
1929 | 107 |
1930 | 83 |
1931 | 102 |
1932 | 117 |
1933 | 111 |
1934 | 125 |
1935 | 157 |
1936 | 200 |
1937 | 255 |
1938 | 236 |
1939 | 260 |
1940 | 326 |
1941 | 346 |
1942 | 444 |
1943 | 462 |
1944 | 444 |
1945 | 633 |
1946 | 1,585 |
1947 | 1,699 |
1948 | 1,930 |
1949 | 2,236 |
1950 | 4,514 |
1951 | 8,116 |
1952 | 11,652 |
1953 | 11,950 |
1954 | 13,717 |
1955 | 14,560 |
1956 | 14,509 |
1957 | 15,144 |
1958 | 14,958 |
1959 | 14,663 |
1960 | 15,064 |
1961 | 15,381 |
1962 | 13,975 |
1963 | 14,092 |
1964 | 14,727 |
1965 | 13,034 |
1966 | 11,795 |
1967 | 11,081 |
1968 | 9,877 |
1969 | 9,797 |
1970 | 9,342 |
1971 | 8,219 |
1972 | 7,381 |
1973 | 6,615 |
1974 | 5,396 |
1975 | 4,462 |
1976 | 3,986 |
1977 | 3,681 |
1978 | 3,519 |
1979 | 3,267 |
1980 | 3,146 |
1981 | 3,201 |
1982 | 2,895 |
1983 | 2,571 |
1984 | 2,461 |
1985 | 2,432 |
1986 | 2,205 |
1987 | 2,104 |
1988 | 2,065 |
1989 | 2,034 |
1990 | 1,955 |
1991 | 1,746 |
1992 | 1,628 |
1993 | 1,458 |
1994 | 1,391 |
1995 | 1,301 |
1996 | 1,230 |
1997 | 1,074 |
1998 | 999 |
1999 | 965 |
2000 | 963 |
2001 | 1,050 |
2002 | 957 |
2003 | 957 |
2004 | 894 |
2005 | 918 |
2006 | 853 |
2007 | 881 |
2008 | 897 |
2009 | 692 |
2010 | 619 |
2011 | 473 |
2012 | 411 |
2013 | 358 |
2014 | 359 |
2015 | 270 |
2016 | 209 |
2017 | 217 |
2018 | 239 |
2019 | 162 |
2020 | 307 |
2021 | 192 |
2022 | 164 |
2023 | 151 |
2024 | 105 |