Holding steady.
Popularity of Deniece since 1932
Babies named Deniece per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1957, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Deniece's real moment was 1979.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1930s | 36 |
| 1940s | 68 |
| 1950s | 282 |
| 1960s | 266 |
| 1970s | 169 |
| 1980s | 214 |
| 1990s | 83 |
| 2000s | 39 |
| 2010s | 5 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Deniece is a modern English name that emerged as a variant of Denise, itself a French feminine form of Dennis. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1932 and saw its greatest usage in the late 1970s, peaking in 1979. In that peak year, it was given to a small number of baby girls, making it a relatively uncommon choice. Since then, its usage has remained stable but very low. As a name derived from Dionysius, the Greek god of wine, it carries an ancient mythological connection, though the spelling Deniece is purely a modern invention.
Deniece is a modern English feminine name, likely a respelling or variation of Denise. Denise itself is a French feminine form of Denis, which comes from the Greek Dionysius, meaning 'follower of Dionysus', the Greek god of wine and revelry. The name Deniece saw a brief popularity spike in the United States during the late 1970s, peaking in 1979, and has since become rare.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Denny, Niece
Sibling names for Deniece
Names that share Deniece's style, for a brother or sister.
