Dennise
Dennise is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Devotee of Dionysus.
Origin and history
Dennise is a variant spelling of Denise, a feminine name of French and Greek origin derived from Dionysus, the Greek god of wine and celebration. It has been used in the United States throughout the 20th and 21st centuries, though it remains a relatively rare alternative spelling.
Popularity in the United States
3,488 babies in the United States have been named Dennise since 1880. It ranks #3004 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2013.
States where it is most popular
- CA (53.7 %)
- TX (28.7 %)
- NY (8.8 %)
- MI (2.6 %)
- IL (2.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 22 |
| 1940-1950 | 134 |
| 1950-1960 | 450 |
| 1960-1970 | 504 |
| 1970-1980 | 401 |
| 1980-1990 | 467 |
| 1990-2000 | 589 |
| 2000-2010 | 644 |
| 2010-2019 | 189 |
| 2020-2029 | 88 |
Nicknames
Denny, Dee, Deni
Fun facts
- Dennise is a less common spelling variant of Denise, incorporating a double 'n' similar to Dennis.
- The name ultimately derives from Dionysus, the ancient Greek deity of wine, harvest, and festivity.