Total births
484
Girls' name · since 1955
Denean
Denean has 484 recorded births since 1955 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1965 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 484
- total births
- 1955–1997
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 50%
- born in that decade
484 girls have been named Denean since 1955, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Denean recorded 484 times among girls since 1955, 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 1955 to 1997.
- 484 total births
- 1955–1997 years on record
- 1960s peak decade
- 50% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
484 girls have been named Denean since 1955, peaking in the 1960s, last recorded in 1997.
- 484
- total births
- 1955–1997
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 50%
- born in that decade
1960s
Peak decade
50% of everyone ever named Denean was born in this single decade.
1965
Single peak year
61 babies were named Denean in 1965 - its busiest year on record.
Denean's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Denean's full recorded timeline at 1975, 28% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 72% in the earlier half -- the name was more prevalent in its earlier era than it is today. Its quietest year on record was 1955, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1965 peak of 61 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Denean at a glance
Last recorded 1997Peak year
1965
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1955
Denean popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1955–1997
- Peak year (1965)
- 61
- Annual births at peak, across 43 years of records
Denean by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1960s was Denean's strongest decade.
243 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 50% of all-time use.
Denean births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s 12
1950s
12 births
- 1960s
1960s
243 births
- 1970s
1970s
143 births
- 1980s 68
1980s
68 births
- 1990s 18
1990s
18 births
What this shows Peak: 1960s at 243 births (50% of all-time use).
Denean by state
Where Denean concentrates geographically, total births since 1955
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 15 | 3.1% |
| #2 | Pennsylvania | | 12 | 2.5% |
| #3 | Texas | | 7 | 1.4% |
| #4 | Ohio | | 6 | 1.2% |
| #5 | Illinois | | 5 | 1.0% |
| #6 | New York | | 5 | 1.0% |
California share of Denean's total US births 3.1%
Even split
15 of 484 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 6 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Denean? ▼
Denean has been given to 484 babies in the U.S. since 1955, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1997. 61 babies were born in 1965, its single highest year.
When was Denean most popular? ▼
Denean was most popular in the 1960s decade with 243 total births. The single peak year was 1965.
Where is Denean most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Denean are California (15 births), Pennsylvania (12 births), Texas (7 births).
How long has the name Denean been used? ▼
Records for Denean go back to 1955, giving 43 years of history through 1997.
What names are similar to Denean? ▼
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 Denean's data
- Denean's decade-level peak was the 1960s (243 total births); usage has since declined to 18 in the 1990s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Deneans (15 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 Denean
Nearby Names Like Denean
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Denean
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Denice Girl
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Denisse Girl
#1959 7,370 births
Denisha Girl
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Compare Denean side by side: Denean vs Denise Denean vs Dena Denean vs Denice
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Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1955–1997 (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. "Denean: Baby Name Since 1955 - 484 Births, Peak 1965." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/denean. 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 Denean 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 July 2026.