Denisse
Denisse is a girl's name of French origin.
Meaning
Devotee of Dionysus; follower of the god of wine and celebration.
Origin and history
Denisse is a variant spelling of Denise, derived from Dionysios, the Greek god of wine and celebration. It has been used steadily in the United States as a feminine given name, offering a double-'s' alternative to the traditional spelling. Over 7,000 U.S. females have received this exact spelling since records began.
Popularity in the United States
7,370 babies in the United States have been named Denisse since 1880. It ranks #1959 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1261.
States where it is most popular
- CA (35.5 %)
- TX (26.8 %)
- NY (12.2 %)
- AZ (6 %)
- FL (5 %)
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 | 7 |
| 1960-1970 | 39 |
| 1970-1980 | 110 |
| 1980-1990 | 817 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,727 |
| 2000-2010 | 2,367 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,387 |
| 2020-2029 | 916 |
Famous people named Denisse
- Denisse Franco: Model, Beauty Pageant Winner
- Denisse Guerrero: Singer, Songwriter
- Denisse Novoa: Actress, Television Personality
Nicknames
Dena, Nisi
Fun facts
- Denisse uses a double 's', providing a distinct stylistic variation of the traditional French name Denise.
- The name ultimately traces back to Dionysus, the ancient Greek deity associated with fertility, wine, and festivity.