Total births
278
Girls' name · since 1950
Deneise
Since 1950, U.S. Social Security records show 278 babies named Deneise, peaking in 1953. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 278
- total births
- 1950–1977
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 49%
- born in that decade
278 girls have been named Deneise since 1950, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Deneise recorded 278 times among girls since 1950, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1950s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1950 to 1977.
- 278 total births
- 1950–1977 years on record
- 1950s peak decade
- 49% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
278 girls have been named Deneise since 1950, peaking in the 1950s, last recorded in 1977.
- 278
- total births
- 1950–1977
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 49%
- born in that decade
1950s
Peak decade
49% of everyone ever named Deneise was born in this single decade.
1953
Single peak year
19 babies were named Deneise in 1953 - its busiest year on record.
Deneise's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Deneise's full recorded timeline at 1962, 41% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 59% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1972, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1953 peak of 19 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Deneise at a glance
Last recorded 1977Peak year
1953
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1950
Deneise popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1950–1977
- Peak year (1953)
- 19
- Annual births at peak, across 28 years of records
Deneise by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1950s was Deneise's strongest decade.
137 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 49% of all-time use.
Deneise births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s
1950s
137 births
- 1960s
1960s
108 births
- 1970s 33
1970s
33 births
What this shows Peak: 1950s at 137 births (49% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Deneise? ▼
Since 1950, Social Security records show 278 babies named Deneise. The most recent recorded year was 1977. Its busiest year on record was 1953, with 19 births.
When was Deneise most popular? ▼
Deneise was most popular in the 1950s decade with 137 total births. The single peak year was 1953.
How long has the name Deneise been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Deneise since 1950 -- 28 years through the most recent 1977 data.
What names are similar to Deneise? ▼
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 Deneise's data
- Deneise's decade-level peak was the 1950s (137 total births); usage has since declined to 33 in the 1970s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- 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 Deneise
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Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Deneise
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Denice Girl
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Denisse Girl
#1959 7,370 births
Denisha Girl
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Compare Deneise side by side: Deneise vs Denise Deneise vs Dena Deneise vs Denice
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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, 1950–1977 (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. "Deneise: Baby Name Since 1950 - 278 Births, Peak 1953." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/deneise. 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 Deneise 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.