Girl · #7,291 in 2026

Denece

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

Current Rank

#7,291

Peak Rank

#2,725 (1956)

Total Babies

180

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1937

First Year

1972

Last Year

1956

Peak Year

#2725

Peak Rank

180

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Denece

Denece first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1937, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1956, when 18 Deneces were born — ranking #2,725 that year. As of 2026, Denece ranks #7,291 for baby girls with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 180 Deneces have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1930s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Denece

Phonetically similar names — useful when Denece 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 Denece

What does the name Denece mean?

Denece is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1937. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Denece in 2026?

In 2026, Denece ranks #7,291 among girls' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Denece most popular?

Denece reached its peak popularity in 1956, ranking #2,725 that year with 18 babies given the name.

Is Denece a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Denece?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Denece include Genette, Sarafina, Deryl. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Denece

Denece is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1937 and has accumulated 180 births in the dataset. Denece's peak popularity came in 1956 when it ranked #2,725. Use the chart and map above to compare Denece'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.