Total births
1,162
Girls' name · since 1932
Deniece
Since 1932, U.S. Social Security records show 1,162 babies named Deniece, peaking in 1957. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 1,162
- total births
- 1932–2010
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 24%
- born in that decade
Deniece is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 1,162 have been recorded since 1932.
Social Security Administration records show Deniece recorded 1,162 times among girls since 1932, 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 1932 to 2010.
- 1,162 total births
- 1932–2010 years on record
- 1950s peak decade
- 24% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
1,162 girls have been named Deniece since 1932, peaking in the 1950s, last recorded in 2010.
- 1,162
- total births
- 1932–2010
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 24%
- born in that decade
1950s
Peak decade
24% of everyone ever named Deniece was born in this single decade.
1957
Single peak year
40 babies were named Deniece in 1957 - its busiest year on record.
Deniece's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Deniece splits its recorded history at 1972: 41% of all births land in the more recent half, 59% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1932 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1957 peak of 40 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Deniece at a glance
Last recorded 2010Peak year
1957
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1932
Deniece popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1932–2010
- Peak year (1957)
- 40
- Annual births at peak, across 79 years of records
Deniece by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1950s was Deniece's strongest decade.
282 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 24% of all-time use.
Deniece births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1930s 36
1930s
36 births
- 1940s 68
1940s
68 births
- 1950s
1950s
282 births
- 1960s
1960s
266 births
- 1970s
1970s
169 births
- 1980s
1980s
214 births
- 1990s 83
1990s
83 births
- 2000s 39
2000s
39 births
- 2010s 5
2010s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1950s at 282 births (24% of all-time use).
How Deniece 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 Deniece's total volume
Deniece vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Deniece by state
Where Deniece concentrates geographically, total births since 1932
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 62 | 5.3% |
| #2 | Texas | | 17 | 1.5% |
| #3 | New York | | 11 | 0.9% |
| #4 | Michigan | | 10 | 0.9% |
| #5 | Illinois | | 5 | 0.4% |
California share of Deniece's total US births 5.3%
Even split
62 of 1,162 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Deniece? ▼
1,162 babies have been named Deniece since 1932. It was last recorded in 2010. The peak year was 1957 with 40 births.
When was Deniece most popular? ▼
Deniece was most popular in the 1950s decade with 282 total births. The single peak year was 1957.
Where is Deniece most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Deniece are California (62 births), Texas (17 births), New York (11 births).
How long has the name Deniece been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Deniece since 1932 -- 79 years through the most recent 2010 data.
What names are similar to Deniece? ▼
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 Deniece's data
- Deniece's decade-level peak was the 1950s (282 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Denieces (62 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 Deniece
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Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Deniece
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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, 1932–2010 (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. "Deniece: Baby Name Since 1932 - 1,162 Births, Peak 1957." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/deniece. 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 Deniece 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.