Denna
Denna is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Valley, or divine/devout.
Origin and history
Denna is a feminine given name of English origin, historically considered a variant of Dena or Deanna, or derived from the Old English word for a valley ('denu'). It saw moderate usage in the mid-20th century in the United States and remains a relatively rare choice today.
Popularity in the United States
2,377 babies in the United States have been named Denna since 1880. It ranks #3618 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2057.
States where it is most popular
- TX (27 %)
- CA (22.8 %)
- IL (7.6 %)
- OH (6.9 %)
- NC (5.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 29 |
| 1930-1940 | 42 |
| 1940-1950 | 176 |
| 1950-1960 | 369 |
| 1960-1970 | 720 |
| 1970-1980 | 511 |
| 1980-1990 | 219 |
| 1990-2000 | 118 |
| 2000-2010 | 62 |
| 2010-2019 | 87 |
| 2020-2029 | 44 |
Fun facts
- Denna is a prominent character in Patrick Rothfuss's acclaimed fantasy novel 'The Name of the Wind'.
- The name Denna experienced its highest usage in the United States during the mid-20th century.