Holding steady.
Popularity of Denine since 1949
Babies named Denine per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 8 |
| 1950s | 105 |
| 1960s | 519 |
| 1970s | 232 |
| 1980s | 84 |
| 1990s | 15 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Denine emerged in the United States around 1949, a modern coinage that never gained widespread popularity. Its peak year was 1964, but even then the number of births remained very small, well below the threshold to appear in national rankings. The name has remained stable in its rarity, with fewer than five births per year in recent decades. Denine is predominantly given to girls, and its unknown origin contributes to its enigmatic quality. It carries a simple, melodic quality reminiscent of mid-20th-century coinages like 'Darlene' or 'Janine'.
Denine first appeared in the United States in the mid-20th century, likely as a modern coinage. It may be a feminine form of Dean, derived from the Old English 'denu' meaning 'valley', or a respelling of Denise, from the French form of Denis. The name saw modest use in the 1960s, peaking in 1964, but has since become rare.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Dena, Nina
Sibling names for Denine
Names that share Denine's style, for a brother or sister.
