Total births
692
Girls' name · since 1948
Denette
Since 1948, U.S. Social Security records show 692 babies named Denette, peaking in 1960. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 692
- total births
- 1948–1992
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 49%
- born in that decade
692 girls have been named Denette since 1948, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Denette recorded 692 times among girls since 1948, 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 1948 to 1992.
- 692 total births
- 1948–1992 years on record
- 1960s peak decade
- 49% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
692 girls have been named Denette since 1948, peaking in the 1960s, last recorded in 1992.
- 692
- total births
- 1948–1992
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 49%
- born in that decade
1960s
Peak decade
49% of everyone ever named Denette was born in this single decade.
1960
Single peak year
55 babies were named Denette in 1960 - its busiest year on record.
Denette's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Denette splits its recorded history at 1969: 36% of all births land in the more recent half, 64% in the earlier half, leaning more toward its earlier era than today's. The single quietest year was 1948 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1960 peak of 55 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Denette at a glance
Last recorded 1992Peak year
1960
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1948
Denette popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1948–1992
- Peak year (1960)
- 55
- Annual births at peak, across 45 years of records
Denette by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1960s was Denette's strongest decade.
340 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 49% of all-time use.
Denette births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1940s 10
1940s
10 births
- 1950s 115
1950s
115 births
- 1960s
1960s
340 births
- 1970s
1970s
155 births
- 1980s 60
1980s
60 births
- 1990s 12
1990s
12 births
What this shows Peak: 1960s at 340 births (49% of all-time use).
How Denette 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 Denette's total volume
Denette vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Denette by state
Where Denette concentrates geographically, total births since 1948
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 73 | 10.5% |
| #2 | Iowa | | 6 | 0.9% |
| #3 | Ohio | | 5 | 0.7% |
| #4 | Washington | | 5 | 0.7% |
California share of Denette's total US births 10.5%
Even split
73 of 692 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Denette? ▼
692 babies have been named Denette since 1948. It was last recorded in 1992. The peak year was 1960 with 55 births.
When was Denette most popular? ▼
Denette was most popular in the 1960s decade with 340 total births. The single peak year was 1960.
Where is Denette most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Denette are California (73 births), Iowa (6 births), Ohio (5 births).
How long has the name Denette been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Denette since 1948 -- 45 years through the most recent 1992 data.
What names are similar to Denette? ▼
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 Denette's data
- Denette's decade-level peak was the 1960s (340 total births); usage has since declined to 12 in the 1990s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Denettes (73 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 Denette
Nearby Names Like Denette
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Denette
Denise Girl
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Dena Girl
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Denice Girl
#13620 10,649 births
Denisse Girl
#1959 7,370 births
Denisha Girl
4,306 births
Compare Denette side by side: Denette vs Denise Denette vs Dena Denette vs Denice
Related Names
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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, 1948–1992 (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. "Denette: Baby Name Since 1948 - 692 Births, Peak 1960." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/denette. 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 Denette 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.