The nameDenise
Denise is the French feminine of Denis. It was a top 25 American name in the 1950s.
- Girl's name
- Greek
Meaning
Denise comes from Dionysius, "of Dionysus", the Greek god of wine.
Origin
Greek, through French.
History
In the United States Denise reached 23rd place in 1955.
Did you know?
- Denise Lewis won the heptathlon at the Sydney Olympics in 2000.
Famous people named Denise
- Denise Richards, actress
- Denise Lewis, heptathlete
- Denise Levertov, poet
Popularity of the name Denise
Denise in the United States
Denise was most popular in the United States in the 1960s, with 129,280 births over the decade, 35% of all recorded babies named Denise. Its rise began around 1946, and it peaked in 1961. Half of all babies named Denise in the United States were born before 1963, so it is mostly a grandparents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 185 births a year on average, against 219 in the five years before.
Denise in Ireland
Denise was most popular in Ireland in the 1970s, with 2,368 births over the decade, 38% of all recorded babies named Denise. Half of all babies named Denise in Ireland were born before 1979, so it is mostly a parents' generation name.
Denise in France
Denise in Austria
Variants and related names
Sibling names for Denise
Names from the same generation as Denise, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Denise mean?
Denise comes from Dionysius, "of Dionysus", the Greek god of wine.
What is the origin of the name Denise?
Greek, through French.
Is Denise a girl's or a boy's name?
Denise is a girl's name.
How popular is the name Denise?
In 2024, Denise was the 1902nd most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 105 births.
What are the variants of the name Denise?
Variants and related names of Denise include Denis and Denyse.
What are good sibling names for Denise?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Karen, Cindy, Berenice and Tess for a sister, Steve, Rigoberto, Jerome and Jermaine for a brother.
Who are famous people named Denise?
Denise Richards, actress; Denise Lewis, heptathlete; Denise Levertov, poet.