Dennie
Dennie is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Follower of Dionysus.
Origin and history
Dennie is a diminutival form or variant of Dennis, which ultimately derives from the Greek name Dionysios, meaning follower of Dionysus. It was given as an independent masculine name in the United States mainly during the early-to-mid 20th century. Today, it is rarely given to newborns, making it a vintage choice.
Popularity in the United States
3,729 babies in the United States have been named Dennie since 1880. It ranks #2091 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- KY (32 %)
- WV (15.5 %)
- TX (8.1 %)
- TN (7.8 %)
- OH (7.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 51 |
| 1890-1900 | 42 |
| 1900-1910 | 26 |
| 1910-1920 | 177 |
| 1920-1930 | 307 |
| 1930-1940 | 460 |
| 1940-1950 | 711 |
| 1950-1960 | 743 |
| 1960-1970 | 575 |
| 1970-1980 | 330 |
| 1980-1990 | 192 |
| 1990-2000 | 91 |
| 2000-2010 | 17 |
| 2010-2019 | 7 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Fun facts
- Dennie originally developed as a familiar pet form of Dennis before establishing itself as a standalone given name.
- The name experienced its highest period of U.S. usage in the middle of the twentieth century.