Denice
Denice is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Devotee of Dionysus.
Origin and history
Denice is a feminine given name derived from the French Denise, which traces back to Dionysios, the Greek god of wine and celebration. It enjoyed moderate popularity in the United States during the mid-20th century as an alternative spelling of Denise. Today, it is a rare choice for newborns in the U.S.
Popularity in the United States
10,649 babies in the United States have been named Denice since 1880. It ranks #1575 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2081.
States where it is most popular
- CA (22.2 %)
- NY (8 %)
- TX (7.6 %)
- MI (6.9 %)
- IL (6.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 39 |
| 1930-1940 | 93 |
| 1940-1950 | 446 |
| 1950-1960 | 3,660 |
| 1960-1970 | 3,105 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,602 |
| 1980-1990 | 773 |
| 1990-2000 | 501 |
| 2000-2010 | 332 |
| 2010-2019 | 78 |
| 2020-2029 | 20 |
Nicknames
Dee, Den, Deni
Fun facts
- Denice originated as a phonetic spelling variant of the more common French-derived name Denise.
- The name reached its peak popularity in the United States during the 1950s and 1960s.