Girl · #8,317 in 2026

Denene

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

Current Rank

#8,317

Peak Rank

#1,382 (1964)

Total Babies

351

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1953

First Year

1985

Last Year

1964

Peak Year

#1382

Peak Rank

351

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Denene

Denene first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1953, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1964, when 66 Denenes were born — ranking #1,382 that year. As of 2026, Denene ranks #8,317 for baby girls with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 351 Denenes have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1950s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

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Names that sound like Denene

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

Dineen
Deneen
Dinneen
Demean
Dinan
Dynein
Dennen
Dennin
Dunoon
Dinning
Dimon
Demesne

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Denene

What does the name Denene mean?

Denene is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1953. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Denene in 2026?

In 2026, Denene ranks #8,317 among girls' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.

When was Denene most popular?

Denene reached its peak popularity in 1964, ranking #1,382 that year with 66 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Denene most popular?

Denene has historically been most popular in North Carolina, Illinois, Pennsylvania. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Denene.

Is Denene a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Denene?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Denene include Erla, Waunita, Mardelle. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Denene

Denene is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1953 and has accumulated 351 births in the dataset. Denene's peak popularity came in 1964 when it ranked #1,382. Use the chart and map above to compare Denene'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.