Total births
116
Girls' name · since 1962
Denina
Since 1962, U.S. Social Security records show 116 babies named Denina, peaking in 1978. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 116
- total births
- 1962–1992
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 41%
- born in that decade
Denina sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 116 recorded since 1962.
Social Security Administration records show Denina recorded 116 times among girls since 1962, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1970s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1962 to 1992.
- 116 total births
- 1962–1992 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 41% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
116 girls have been named Denina since 1962, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 1992.
- 116
- total births
- 1962–1992
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 41%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
41% of everyone ever named Denina was born in this single decade.
1978
Single peak year
11 babies were named Denina in 1978 - its busiest year on record.
Denina's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Denina splits its recorded history at 1977: 53% of all births land in the more recent half, 47% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1962 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1978 peak of 11 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Denina at a glance
Last recorded 1992Peak year
1978
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1962
Denina popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1962–1992
- Peak year (1978)
- 11
- Annual births at peak, across 31 years of records
Denina by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Denina's strongest decade.
47 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 41% of all-time use.
Denina births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s
1960s
25 births
- 1970s
1970s
47 births
- 1980s
1980s
39 births
- 1990s 5
1990s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 47 births (41% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Denina? ▼
Since 1962, Social Security records show 116 babies named Denina. The most recent recorded year was 1992. Its busiest year on record was 1978, with 11 births.
When was Denina most popular? ▼
Denina was most popular in the 1970s decade with 47 total births. The single peak year was 1978.
How long has the name Denina been used? ▼
Records for Denina go back to 1962, giving 31 years of history through 1992.
What names are similar to Denina? ▼
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 Denina's data
- Denina's decade-level peak was the 1970s (47 total births); usage has since declined to 5 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 Denina
Nearby Names Like Denina
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Denina
Denise 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, 1962–1992 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Denina: Baby Name Since 1962 - 116 Births, Peak 1978." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/denina. 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 Denina 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.