Girl · #17,634 in 2026

Denetra

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

Current Rank

#17,634

Peak Rank

#3,007 (1985)

Total Babies

470

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1960

First Year

2007

Last Year

1985

Peak Year

#3007

Peak Rank

470

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Denetra

Denetra first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1960, with 8 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1985, when 30 Denetras were born — ranking #3,007 that year. As of 2026, Denetra ranks #17,634 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 470 Denetras 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 Denetra

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Denetra

What does the name Denetra mean?

Denetra 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 Denetra in 2026?

In 2026, Denetra ranks #17,634 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Denetra most popular?

Denetra reached its peak popularity in 1985, ranking #3,007 that year with 30 babies given the name.

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

Denetra has historically been most popular in Texas. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Denetra.

Is Denetra a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Denetra?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Denetra include Shanica, Amamda, Dung. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Denetra

Denetra is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1960 and has accumulated 470 births in the dataset. Denetra's peak popularity came in 1985 when it ranked #3,007. Use the chart and map above to compare Denetra'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.