Denise
Denise is a boy's name of French origin.
Meaning
Devoted to Dionysus or follower of Dionysus.
Origin and history
Denise is a name of French origin derived from the Greek Dionysios, meaning 'devoted to Dionysus'. While predominantly used for females, historical U.S. birth records show it has occasionally been registered as a masculine name. Its usage for boys in the United States remains rare.
Popularity in the United States
1,367 babies in the United States have been named Denise since 1880. It ranks #3345 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1922.
States where it is most popular
- CA (37.7 %)
- NY (32.6 %)
- PA (12.8 %)
- IL (8 %)
- TX (3.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 5 |
| 1940-1950 | 17 |
| 1950-1960 | 321 |
| 1960-1970 | 457 |
| 1970-1980 | 243 |
| 1980-1990 | 205 |
| 1990-2000 | 91 |
| 2000-2010 | 23 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 5 |
Fun facts
- The name stems from Dionysus, the ancient Greek god of wine, theater, and celebration.
- Although predominantly a feminine name in the U.S., over 1,300 males have been named Denise in recorded American birth data since 1880.