Denise Boy
Origin(s)
Pronunciationdeh-NEEZ / /dəˈniːz/French; Latin
Meaning
French: 'follower of Dionysius'; Latin: 'from Denis'
Historical & Cultural Background
Denise is derived from the Latin name 'Dionysius', which is associated with the Greek god of wine and festivity, Dionysus. The name became popular in France during the Middle Ages and has been used for both genders, though it is more commonly feminine. In modern times, Denise has seen varied popularity across different cultures and regions.
Trend Summary
Denise has experienced a decline in popularity in the United States since the mid-20th century.
Similar Names
Variants
- Denys
- Denice
International Variants
- Denis (French)
- Denis (English)
- Denis (Russian)
Famous people named Denise
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Denise was first seen in the United States in 1939. Denise has ranked as high as #1064 nationally, which occurred in 1958, and has been most popular in California, New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois, and District of Columbia. In the past 5 years the name Denise has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Denise (1993)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1939 | 5 |
| 1947 | 6 |
| 1948 | 5 |
| 1949 | 6 |
| 1950 | 6 |
| 1951 | 27 |
| 1952 | 21 |
| 1953 | 20 |
| 1954 | 37 |
| 1955 | 32 |
| 1956 | 28 |
| 1957 | 41 |
| 1958 | 56 |
| 1959 | 53 |
| 1960 | 35 |
| 1961 | 43 |
| 1962 | 47 |
| 1963 | 52 |
| 1964 | 55 |
| 1965 | 49 |
| 1966 | 49 |
| 1967 | 43 |
| 1968 | 41 |
| 1969 | 43 |
| 1970 | 33 |
| 1971 | 44 |
| 1972 | 25 |
| 1973 | 28 |
| 1974 | 28 |
| 1975 | 16 |
| 1976 | 26 |
| 1977 | 9 |
| 1978 | 16 |
| 1979 | 19 |
| 1980 | 19 |
| 1981 | 27 |
| 1982 | 19 |
| 1983 | 24 |
| 1984 | 20 |
| 1985 | 21 |
| 1986 | 21 |
| 1987 | 21 |
| 1988 | 14 |
| 1989 | 19 |
| 1990 | 18 |
| 1991 | 11 |
| 1992 | 18 |
| 1993 | 12 |
| 1994 | 12 |
| 1995 | 9 |
| 1996 | 5 |
| 1997 | 6 |
| 2000 | 6 |
| 2001 | 11 |
| 2002 | 6 |
| 2021 | 5 |