Girl · #12,706 in 2026

Denyse

Denyse is a feminine given name, and may be seen as a variant of Denise. Notable people with the name include:Denyse Alexander, British actress Denyse Baillargeon, Canadian historian Denyse Beaulieu, Canadian writer Denyse Benoit, Canadian actress, director and screenwriter Denyse Clairouin (1900–1945), French translator Denyse Floreano, Venezuelan beauty pageant winner Denyse Gadbois…

Current Rank
#12,706
Peak Rank
#1,617 (1956)
Total Babies
1K
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1927
First Year
2017
Last Year
1956
Peak Year
#1617
Peak Rank
1K
Total Count
76
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Denyse

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Denyse is a feminine given name, and may be seen as a variant of Denise. Notable people with the name include:Denyse Alexander, British actress Denyse Baillargeon, Canadian historian Denyse Beaulieu, Canadian writer Denyse Benoit, Canadian actress, director and screenwriter Denyse Clairouin (1900–1945), French translator Denyse Floreano, Venezuelan beauty pageant winner Denyse Gadbois…

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The Story of Denyse

Denyse first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1927, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1956, when 43 Denyses were born — ranking #1,617 that year. As of 2026, Denyse ranks #12,706 for baby girls with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 1K Denyses have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1920s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Denyse

Phonetically similar names — useful when Denyse 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 Denyse

What does the name Denyse mean?
Denyse is a feminine given name, and may be seen as a variant of Denise. Notable people with the name include:Denyse Alexander, British actress Denyse Baillargeon, Canadian historian Denyse Beaulieu, Canadian writer Denyse Benoit, Canadian actress, director and screenwriter Denyse Clairouin (1900–1945), French translator Denyse Floreano, Venezuelan beauty pageant winner Denyse Gadbois…
How popular is Denyse in 2026?
In 2026, Denyse ranks #12,706 among girls' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.
When was Denyse most popular?
Denyse reached its peak popularity in 1956, ranking #1,617 that year with 43 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Denyse most popular?
Denyse has historically been most popular in Massachusetts, California, Pennsylvania. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Denyse.
Is Denyse a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Denyse is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Denyse?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Denyse include Darlyn, Wenda, Rossana. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Denyse

Denyse is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1927 and has accumulated 1K births in the dataset. Denyse's peak popularity came in 1956 when it ranked #1,617. Use the chart and map above to compare Denyse'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.