Dena
Dena is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Vindicated, judged, or valley.
Origin and history
Dena is a feminine name derived from the Hebrew name Dinah, meaning vindicated or judged, and is also used as a modern phonetic variation of Deana or Deanna. It experienced its highest popularity in the United States during the mid-to-late 20th century. Today, it remains a familiar classical choice though registered in smaller numbers.
Popularity in the United States
32,479 babies in the United States have been named Dena since 1880. It ranks #797 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1919.
States where it is most popular
- CA (13.6 %)
- TX (8.3 %)
- NY (6.7 %)
- IL (6.7 %)
- OH (4.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 255 |
| 1890-1900 | 415 |
| 1900-1910 | 376 |
| 1910-1920 | 803 |
| 1920-1930 | 842 |
| 1930-1940 | 674 |
| 1940-1950 | 1,259 |
| 1950-1960 | 3,956 |
| 1960-1970 | 9,174 |
| 1970-1980 | 8,504 |
| 1980-1990 | 3,614 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,310 |
| 2000-2010 | 709 |
| 2010-2019 | 406 |
| 2020-2029 | 182 |
Famous people named Dena
- Dena Kaplan: Actress, Dancer
- Dena Dietrich: Actress
Fun facts
- It shares its etymological origin with the traditional biblical name Dinah.
- The name reached its peak popularity in the United States during the 1960s and 1970s.