Total births
223
Girls' name · since 1977
Denishia
Denishia has 223 recorded births since 1977 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1991 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 223
- total births
- 1977–2001
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 48%
- born in that decade
Denishia is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 223 have been recorded since 1977.
Social Security Administration records show Denishia recorded 223 times among girls since 1977, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1990s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1977 to 2001.
- 223 total births
- 1977–2001 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 48% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
223 girls have been named Denishia since 1977, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2001.
- 223
- total births
- 1977–2001
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 48%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
48% of everyone ever named Denishia was born in this single decade.
1991
Single peak year
17 babies were named Denishia in 1991 - its busiest year on record.
Denishia's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Denishia's SSA record in two at 1989 and the more recent half accounts for 56% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 44%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1977, with only 6 births recorded -- set against the 1991 peak of 17, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Denishia at a glance
Last recorded 2001Peak year
1991
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1977
Denishia popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1977–2001
- Peak year (1991)
- 17
- Annual births at peak, across 25 years of records
Denishia by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Denishia's strongest decade.
108 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 48% of all-time use.
Denishia births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 26
1970s
26 births
- 1980s
1980s
83 births
- 1990s
1990s
108 births
- 2000s 6
2000s
6 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 108 births (48% of all-time use).
Denishia by state
Where Denishia concentrates geographically, total births since 1977
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 5 | 2.2% |
California share of Denishia's total US births 2.2%
5 of 223 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Denishia? ▼
223 babies have been named Denishia since 1977. It was last recorded in 2001. The peak year was 1991 with 17 births.
When was Denishia most popular? ▼
Denishia was most popular in the 1990s decade with 108 total births. The single peak year was 1991.
Where is Denishia most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Denishia are California (5 births).
How long has the name Denishia been used? ▼
Denishia has been recorded in Social Security data since 1977, spanning 25 years of data through 2001.
What names are similar to Denishia? ▼
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 Denishia's data
- Denishia's decade-level peak was the 1990s (108 total births); usage has since declined to 6 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Denishias (5 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 Denishia
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Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Denishia
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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, 1977–2001 (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. "Denishia: Baby Name Since 1977 - 223 Births, Peak 1991." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/denishia. 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 Denishia 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.