Girl · #17,292 in 2026

Denea

Name: Popularity of the name Denea in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Denea, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#17,292

Peak Rank

#4,186 (1986)

Total Babies

376

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1960

First Year

2009

Last Year

1986

Peak Year

#4186

Peak Rank

376

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Denea

Denea first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1960, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1986, when 19 Deneas were born — ranking #4,186 that year. As of 2026, Denea ranks #17,292 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 376 Deneas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1960s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Denea

Phonetically similar names — useful when Denea is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Denea

What does the name Denea mean?

Denea is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1960. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Denea in 2026?

In 2026, Denea ranks #17,292 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Denea most popular?

Denea reached its peak popularity in 1986, ranking #4,186 that year with 19 babies given the name.

Is Denea a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Denea is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Denea?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Denea include Nary, Jerra, Elisse. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Denea

Denea is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1960 and has accumulated 376 births in the dataset. Denea's peak popularity came in 1986 when it ranked #4,186. Use the chart and map above to compare Denea's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.