Total births
911
Girls' name · since 1955
Denee
911 babies named Denee in U.S. Social Security records since 1955, with the highest year being 1981. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 911
- total births
- 1955–2010
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 30%
- born in that decade
Denee is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 911 have been recorded since 1955.
Social Security Administration records show Denee recorded 911 times among girls since 1955, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1980s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1955 to 2010.
- 911 total births
- 1955–2010 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 30% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
911 girls have been named Denee since 1955, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2010.
- 911
- total births
- 1955–2010
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 30%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
30% of everyone ever named Denee was born in this single decade.
1981
Single peak year
35 babies were named Denee in 1981 - its busiest year on record.
Denee's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Denee splits its recorded history at 1984: 43% of all births land in the more recent half, 57% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 2005 (6 births) -- compare that against the 1981 peak of 35 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Denee at a glance
Last recorded 2010Peak year
1981
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1955
Denee popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1955–2010
- Peak year (1981)
- 35
- Annual births at peak, across 56 years of records
Denee by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Denee's strongest decade.
275 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 30% of all-time use.
Denee births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s 26
1950s
26 births
- 1960s
1960s
153 births
- 1970s
1970s
212 births
- 1980s
1980s
275 births
- 1990s
1990s
171 births
- 2000s 68
2000s
68 births
- 2010s 6
2010s
6 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 275 births (30% of all-time use).
How Denee 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 Denee's total volume
Denee vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Denee by state
Where Denee concentrates geographically, total births since 1955
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 76 | 8.3% |
| #2 | New York | | 6 | 0.7% |
| #3 | Texas | | 6 | 0.7% |
California share of Denee's total US births 8.3%
Even split
76 of 911 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Denee? ▼
Since 1955, Social Security records show 911 babies named Denee. The most recent recorded year was 2010. Its busiest year on record was 1981, with 35 births.
When was Denee most popular? ▼
Denee was most popular in the 1980s decade with 275 total births. The single peak year was 1981.
Where is Denee most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Denee are California (76 births), New York (6 births), Texas (6 births).
How long has the name Denee been used? ▼
Denee has been recorded in Social Security data since 1955, spanning 56 years of data through 2010.
What names are similar to Denee? ▼
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 Denee's data
- Denee's decade-level peak was the 1980s (275 total births); usage has since declined to 6 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Denees (76 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 Denee
Nearby Names Like Denee
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Denee
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Denice Girl
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Denisse Girl
#1959 7,370 births
Denisha Girl
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Compare Denee side by side: Denee vs Denise Denee vs Dena Denee 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, 1955–2010 (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. "Denee: Baby Name Since 1955 - 911 Births, Peak 1981." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/denee. 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 Denee 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.