Total births
572
Unisex name · since 1921
Dene
Since 1921, U.S. Social Security records show 572 babies named Dene, peaking in 1965. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 572
- total births
- 1921–2000
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 24%
- born in that decade
572 girls have been named Dene since 1921, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Dene recorded 572 times among girls since 1921, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1960s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1921 to 2000.
- 572 total births
- 1921–2000 years on record
- 1960s peak decade
- 24% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
572 girls have been named Dene since 1921, peaking in the 1960s, last recorded in 2000.
- 572
- total births
- 1921–2000
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 24%
- born in that decade
1960s
Peak decade
24% of everyone ever named Dene was born in this single decade.
1965
Single peak year
19 babies were named Dene in 1965 - its busiest year on record.
Dene's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Dene's full recorded timeline at 1968, 54% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 46% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1924, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1965 peak of 19 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Dene at a glance
Last recorded 2000Peak year
1965
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1921
Dene popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1921–2000
- Peak year (1965)
- 19
- Annual births at peak, across 80 years of records
Dene popularity over time - boys
223 total births recorded since 1917 (Dene as boys' name)
Dene by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1960s was Dene's strongest decade.
136 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 24% of all-time use.
Dene births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1920s 26
1920s
26 births
- 1930s 12
1930s
12 births
- 1940s 33
1940s
33 births
- 1950s
1950s
86 births
- 1960s
1960s
136 births
- 1970s
1970s
83 births
- 1980s
1980s
114 births
- 1990s
1990s
70 births
- 2000s 12
2000s
12 births
What this shows Peak: 1960s at 136 births (24% of all-time use).
How Dene compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Dene's total volume
Dene vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Dene by state
Where Dene concentrates geographically, total births since 1921
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 22 | 3.8% |
| #2 | Texas | | 5 | 0.9% |
California share of Dene's total US births 3.8%
Even split
22 of 572 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Dene? ▼
Since 1921, Social Security records show 572 babies named Dene. The most recent recorded year was 2000. Its busiest year on record was 1965, with 19 births.
When was Dene most popular? ▼
Dene was most popular in the 1960s decade with 136 total births. The single peak year was 1965.
Where is Dene most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Dene are California (22 births), Texas (5 births).
Is Dene a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Dene is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 572 births, and as a boy's name it has 223 births.
How long has the name Dene been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Dene since 1921 -- 80 years through the most recent 2000 data.
What names are similar to Dene? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Denise, Dena, Denice, Denisse, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Dene's data
- Dene's decade-level peak was the 1960s (136 total births); usage has since declined to 12 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Denes (22 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Dene
Nearby Names Like Dene
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Dene
Denise Girl
#1896 373,422 births
Dena Girl
#4674 32,479 births
Denice Girl
#13620 10,649 births
Denisse Girl
#1959 7,370 births
Denisha Girl
4,306 births
Compare Dene side by side: Dene vs Denise Dene vs Dena Dene vs Denice
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1921–2000 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Dene: Baby Name Since 1921 - 572 Births, Peak 1965." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/dene. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Dene draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.