Total births
351
Girls' name · since 1953
Denene
Denene has 351 recorded births since 1953 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1964 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 351
- total births
- 1953–1985
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 66%
- born in that decade
Denene sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 351 recorded since 1953.
Social Security Administration records show Denene recorded 351 times among girls since 1953, 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 1953 to 1985.
- 351 total births
- 1953–1985 years on record
- 1960s peak decade
- 66% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
351 girls have been named Denene since 1953, peaking in the 1960s, last recorded in 1985.
- 351
- total births
- 1953–1985
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 66%
- born in that decade
1960s
Peak decade
66% of everyone ever named Denene was born in this single decade.
1964
Single peak year
66 babies were named Denene in 1964 - its busiest year on record.
Denene's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Denene's SSA record in two at 1968 and the more recent half accounts for 39% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 61%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1959, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1964 peak of 66, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Denene at a glance
Last recorded 1985Peak year
1964
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1953
Denene popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1953–1985
- Peak year (1964)
- 66
- Annual births at peak, across 33 years of records
Denene by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1960s was Denene's strongest decade.
232 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 66% of all-time use.
Denene births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s 27
1950s
27 births
- 1960s
1960s
232 births
- 1970s 76
1970s
76 births
- 1980s 16
1980s
16 births
What this shows Peak: 1960s at 232 births (66% of all-time use).
Denene by state
Where Denene concentrates geographically, total births since 1953
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 12 | 3.4% |
| #2 | California | | 11 | 3.1% |
| #3 | Pennsylvania | | 10 | 2.8% |
| #4 | Illinois | | 7 | 2.0% |
| #5 | North Carolina | | 5 | 1.4% |
New York share of Denene's total US births 3.4%
Even split
12 of 351 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Denene? ▼
351 babies have been named Denene since 1953. It was last recorded in 1985. The peak year was 1964 with 66 births.
When was Denene most popular? ▼
Denene was most popular in the 1960s decade with 232 total births. The single peak year was 1964.
Where is Denene most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Denene are New York (12 births), California (11 births), Pennsylvania (10 births).
How long has the name Denene been used? ▼
Records for Denene go back to 1953, giving 33 years of history through 1985.
What names are similar to Denene? ▼
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 Denene's data
- Denene's decade-level peak was the 1960s (232 total births); usage has since declined to 16 in the 1980s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- New York records the most Denenes (12 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York 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 Denene
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Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Denene
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Denice Girl
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Denisse Girl
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Denisha Girl
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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, 1953–1985 (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. "Denene: Baby Name Since 1953 - 351 Births, Peak 1964." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/denene. 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 Denene 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.