Deniece Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationdeh-NEES / /dəˈniːs/English; French
Meaning
English: Follower of Dionysius; French: Variant of Denise
Historical & Cultural Background
Deniece is a modern variant of the name Denise, which has roots in the Greek name Dionysios, meaning 'follower of Dionysus.' The name gained popularity in English-speaking countries during the 20th century. It is often associated with femininity and strength. The name has seen various spellings and adaptations across cultures.
Trend Summary
Deniece has seen limited popularity in the United States, with occasional usage since the mid-20th century.
Similar Names
Variants
- Denise
International Variants
- Denise (French)
- Denisa (Czech)
Famous people named Deniece
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Fictional characters named Deniece
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Deniece was first seen in the United States in 1932. Deniece has ranked as high as #1069 nationally, which occurred in 1957, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Michigan, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Deniece has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Deniece (1985)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 8 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1932 | 5 |
| 1933 | 5 |
| 1934 | 8 |
| 1936 | 8 |
| 1937 | 5 |
| 1938 | 5 |
| 1940 | 9 |
| 1941 | 5 |
| 1943 | 5 |
| 1945 | 8 |
| 1946 | 8 |
| 1947 | 7 |
| 1948 | 13 |
| 1949 | 13 |
| 1950 | 10 |
| 1951 | 15 |
| 1952 | 21 |
| 1953 | 28 |
| 1954 | 32 |
| 1955 | 33 |
| 1956 | 34 |
| 1957 | 40 |
| 1958 | 34 |
| 1959 | 35 |
| 1960 | 31 |
| 1961 | 27 |
| 1962 | 32 |
| 1963 | 27 |
| 1964 | 25 |
| 1965 | 35 |
| 1966 | 28 |
| 1967 | 23 |
| 1968 | 19 |
| 1969 | 19 |
| 1970 | 21 |
| 1971 | 11 |
| 1972 | 17 |
| 1973 | 16 |
| 1974 | 7 |
| 1975 | 7 |
| 1976 | 8 |
| 1977 | 16 |
| 1978 | 28 |
| 1979 | 38 |
| 1980 | 19 |
| 1981 | 22 |
| 1982 | 36 |
| 1983 | 22 |
| 1984 | 26 |
| 1985 | 21 |
| 1986 | 20 |
| 1987 | 20 |
| 1988 | 10 |
| 1989 | 18 |
| 1990 | 15 |
| 1991 | 12 |
| 1992 | 6 |
| 1993 | 7 |
| 1994 | 10 |
| 1995 | 9 |
| 1996 | 8 |
| 1997 | 6 |
| 1998 | 5 |
| 1999 | 5 |
| 2000 | 5 |
| 2001 | 6 |
| 2002 | 8 |
| 2003 | 5 |
| 2005 | 5 |
| 2007 | 5 |
| 2009 | 5 |
| 2010 | 5 |