Holding steady.
Popularity of Denita since 1948
Babies named Denita per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 11 |
| 1950s | 357 |
| 1960s | 991 |
| 1970s | 725 |
| 1980s | 467 |
| 1990s | 164 |
| 2000s | 30 |
| 2010s | 5 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Denita is a feminine name that first appeared in the United States in 1948, during a period of creative name formation. Its peak year was 1966, and it has remained stable but infrequent in use, never ranking among the top 1000 names. The name likely arose as a variation of Danita or as a feminine form of Dennis, fitting the mid-century trend of names ending in -ita. Despite its obscurity, Denita remains a distinct choice with a straightforward pronunciation.
Denita is a modern English coinage, likely a feminine elaboration of Dennis or a variant of Danita. It first appeared in the mid-20th century, possibly influenced by the fashionable -ita suffix. The name saw modest use in the United States, peaking in the 1960s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Deni, Nita
Sibling names for Denita
Names that share Denita's style, for a brother or sister.
