Total births
26
Girls' name · since 1956
Denesa
Since 1956, U.S. Social Security records show 26 babies named Denesa, peaking in 1964. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 26
- total births
- 1956–1970
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 46%
- born in that decade
Denesa is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 26 have been recorded since 1956.
Social Security Administration records show Denesa recorded 26 times among girls since 1956, 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 1956 to 1970.
- 26 total births
- 1956–1970 years on record
- 1950s peak decade
- 46% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
26 girls have been named Denesa since 1956, peaking in the 1950s, last recorded in 1970.
- 26
- total births
- 1956–1970
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 46%
- born in that decade
1950s
Peak decade
46% of everyone ever named Denesa was born in this single decade.
1964
Single peak year
8 babies were named Denesa in 1964 - its busiest year on record.
Denesa's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Denesa's SSA record in two at 1964 and the more recent half accounts for 54% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 46%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1959, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1964 peak of 8, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Denesa at a glance
Last recorded 1970Peak year
1964
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1956
Denesa popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1956–1970
- Peak year (1964)
- 8
- Annual births at peak, across 15 years of records
Denesa by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1950s was Denesa's strongest decade.
12 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 46% of all-time use.
Denesa births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s
1950s
12 births
- 1960s
1960s
8 births
- 1970s
1970s
6 births
What this shows Peak: 1950s at 12 births (46% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Denesa? ▼
Denesa has been given to 26 babies in the U.S. since 1956, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1970. 8 babies were born in 1964, its single highest year.
When was Denesa most popular? ▼
Denesa was most popular in the 1950s decade with 12 total births. The single peak year was 1964.
How long has the name Denesa been used? ▼
Records for Denesa go back to 1956, giving 15 years of history through 1970.
What names are similar to Denesa? ▼
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 Denesa's data
- Denesa's usage has stayed within range of its 1950s decade-level peak (12 total births) through the 1970s (6) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- 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 Denesa
Nearby Names Like Denesa
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Denesa
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Dena Girl
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Denice Girl
#13620 10,649 births
Denisse Girl
#1959 7,370 births
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, 1956–1970 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Denesa: Baby Name Since 1956 - 26 Births, Peak 1964." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/denesa. 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 Denesa 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.