Denise
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Follower of Dionysius; Divine
Background: The name Denise originates from the French form of the name Denys, which is derived from the Latin name Dionysius. This Latin name has Greek roots, coming from 'Dionysos,' the Greek god of wine and revelry, thus linking the name to meanings associated with being a follower of Dionysius or divine.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#98
Total births
374,664
Most popular decade
1960s
(387,840 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-1,111 ranks)
Years in Top 100
33
First recorded year
1882
Gender usage
0.4% male
99.6% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1939
- First year births
- 5
- First year rank
- #3,481
- Peak year
- 1958
- Peak year births
- 56
- Peak rank
- #1,019
- Most recent year
- 2021
- Recent year births
- 5
- Recent rank
- #12,141
Female
- First year
- 1882
- First year births
- 5
- First year rank
- #908
- Peak year
- 1961
- Peak year births
- 15,381
- Peak rank
- #30
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 105
- Recent rank
- #1,891
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).