Denae
Denae is a girl's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Varies; likely derived from Greek Danae ('parched' or 'belonging to the Danaans') or crafted as a modern phonetic name.
Origin and history
Denae is a modern American name, widely considered a phonetic variant of Danae from Greek mythology or a creative blend using the suffix '-ae'. It emerged in the United States during the mid-to-late 20th century as a distinct given name. Today, it remains relatively rare but well-established in American usage.
Popularity in the United States
2,569 babies in the United States have been named Denae since 1880. It ranks #3483 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2062.
States where it is most popular
- CA (58.1 %)
- TX (13.7 %)
- NY (8.8 %)
- PA (6.9 %)
- IL (2.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 50 |
| 1960-1970 | 167 |
| 1970-1980 | 290 |
| 1980-1990 | 631 |
| 1990-2000 | 673 |
| 2000-2010 | 529 |
| 2010-2019 | 190 |
| 2020-2029 | 39 |
Fun facts
- Denae arose in late 20th-century America alongside similar names ending in the '-ae' sound.
- It is often connected phonetically to Danae, a figure from classical Greek mythology.