Total births
353
Girls' name · since 1951
Deniese
Since 1951, U.S. Social Security records show 353 babies named Deniese, peaking in 1959. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 353
- total births
- 1951–1993
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 40%
- born in that decade
353 girls have been named Deniese since 1951, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Deniese recorded 353 times among girls since 1951, 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 1951 to 1993.
- 353 total births
- 1951–1993 years on record
- 1950s peak decade
- 40% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
353 girls have been named Deniese since 1951, peaking in the 1950s, last recorded in 1993.
- 353
- total births
- 1951–1993
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 40%
- born in that decade
1950s
Peak decade
40% of everyone ever named Deniese was born in this single decade.
1959
Single peak year
27 babies were named Deniese in 1959 - its busiest year on record.
Deniese's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Deniese splits its recorded history at 1965: 40% of all births land in the more recent half, 60% in the earlier half, leaning more toward its earlier era than today's. The single quietest year was 1978 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1959 peak of 27 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Deniese at a glance
Last recorded 1993Peak year
1959
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1951
Deniese popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1951–1993
- Peak year (1959)
- 27
- Annual births at peak, across 43 years of records
Deniese by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1950s was Deniese's strongest decade.
142 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 40% of all-time use.
Deniese births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s
1950s
142 births
- 1960s
1960s
134 births
- 1970s
1970s
67 births
- 1990s 10
1990s
10 births
What this shows Peak: 1950s at 142 births (40% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Deniese? ▼
353 babies have been named Deniese since 1951. It was last recorded in 1993. The peak year was 1959 with 27 births.
When was Deniese most popular? ▼
Deniese was most popular in the 1950s decade with 142 total births. The single peak year was 1959.
How long has the name Deniese been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Deniese since 1951 -- 43 years through the most recent 1993 data.
What names are similar to Deniese? ▼
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 Deniese's data
- Deniese's decade-level peak was the 1950s (142 total births); usage has since declined to 10 in the 1990s -- 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 Deniese
Nearby Names Like Deniese
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Deniese
Denise Girl
#1896 373,422 births
Dena Girl
#4674 32,479 births
Denice Girl
#13620 10,649 births
Denisse Girl
#1959 7,370 births
Denisha Girl
4,306 births
Compare Deniese side by side: Deniese vs Denise Deniese vs Dena Deniese vs Denice
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1951–1993 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Deniese: Baby Name Since 1951 - 353 Births, Peak 1959." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/deniese. 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 Deniese 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.