Denisse Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: deh-NEES //dəˈniːs//
Origin: French; Spanish
Meaning: French: divine; Spanish: follower of Dionysius
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Denisse is derived from the Greek name Dionysios, which means 'follower of Dionysus.' Dionysus was the ancient Greek god of wine, fertility, and ritual madness, and his worship was significant in various cultural practices throughout ancient Greece. The name transitioned into Latin as Dionysius, which was widely used in the Roman Empire.
From Latin, it evolved into various forms in the Romance languages, including Denise in French, which is the most direct precursor to the modern English version, Denisse. Historically, the name has been borne by several notable figures, including Saint Denis, a 3rd-century Christian martyr and the patron saint of France.
His legacy was solidified through various hagiographies and the establishment of churches in his honor, particularly in Paris, where the Basilica of Saint-Denis became a significant site for royal burials. The name gained further prominence through its use in literature and ecclesiastical contexts during the Middle Ages, particularly as the cult of saints flourished across Europe.
Culturally, the name Denisse and its variants have been associated with themes of celebration and festivity, reflecting the characteristics of its mythological roots linked to Dionysus. The name has also been embraced in various artistic and literary works, contributing to its enduring presence in Western culture.
The diminutive form Denise has been particularly popular in French-speaking regions, further solidifying the name's cultural resonance. Overall, Denisse reflects a rich tapestry of historical, linguistic, and cultural significance that traces back to ancient traditions.
Famous people named Denisse
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Denisse Levertov is a poet best known for The Sorrow Dance, The Collected Poems, and O Taste and See.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Denisse was first seen in the United States in 1954.
Denisse has ranked as high as #1591 nationally, which occurred in 2020, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Arizona, and Florida.
In the past 5 years the name Denisse has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Denisse 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 Denisse 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 Denisse.
| Year | Total Births | Girl |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 104 | 104 |
| 2024 | 101 | 101 |
| 2023 | 101 | 101 |
| 2022 | 122 | 122 |
| 2021 | 169 | 169 |
| 2020 | 319 | 319 |
| 2019 | 113 | 113 |
| 2018 | 114 | 114 |
| 2017 | 111 | 111 |
| 2016 | 123 | 123 |
| 2015 | 149 | 149 |
| 2014 | 147 | 147 |
| 2013 | 145 | 145 |
| 2012 | 151 | 151 |
| 2011 | 132 | 132 |
| 2010 | 202 | 202 |
| 2009 | 219 | 219 |
| 2008 | 278 | 278 |
| 2007 | 256 | 256 |
| 2006 | 225 | 225 |
| 2005 | 250 | 250 |
| 2004 | 227 | 227 |
| 2003 | 248 | 248 |
| 2002 | 279 | 279 |
| 2001 | 194 | 194 |
| 2000 | 191 | 191 |
| 1999 | 147 | 147 |
| 1998 | 191 | 191 |
| 1997 | 194 | 194 |
| 1996 | 207 | 207 |
| 1995 | 179 | 179 |
| 1994 | 195 | 195 |
| 1993 | 165 | 165 |
| 1992 | 145 | 145 |
| 1991 | 161 | 161 |
| 1990 | 143 | 143 |
| 1989 | 145 | 145 |
| 1988 | 111 | 111 |
| 1987 | 169 | 169 |
| 1986 | 74 | 74 |
| 1985 | 64 | 64 |
| 1984 | 51 | 51 |
| 1983 | 48 | 48 |
| 1982 | 39 | 39 |
| 1981 | 83 | 83 |
| 1980 | 33 | 33 |
| 1979 | 23 | 23 |
| 1978 | 19 | 19 |
| 1977 | 13 | 13 |
| 1976 | 11 | 11 |
| 1975 | 8 | 8 |
| 1974 | 7 | 7 |
| 1973 | 6 | 6 |
| 1972 | 9 | 9 |
| 1971 | 8 | 8 |
| 1970 | 6 | 6 |
| 1969 | 9 | 9 |
| 1968 | 7 | 7 |
| 1965 | 5 | 5 |
| 1964 | 8 | 8 |
| 1963 | 5 | 5 |
| 1962 | 5 | 5 |
| 1954 | 7 | 7 |
Top States for Denisse (2024)
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 | 23 | |
| CA | 23 | |
| FL | 6 | |
| CO | 5 |