Holding steady.
Popularity of Dennice since 1942
Babies named Dennice per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 36 |
| 1950s | 107 |
| 1960s | 81 |
| 1970s | 21 |
| 1980s | 21 |
| 1990s | 20 |
| 2000s | 13 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Dennice is a rare feminine name that saw modest use in the mid-20th century. U.S. Social Security data shows its peak year was 1956, though it never reached widespread popularity. The name first appeared in records in 1942, and by 2025 its trajectory has been stable at near-zero usage. As a variant of Dennis and Denise, Dennice fits within a trend of feminized -ice endings popular in the 1940s and 1950s. It has no clear top states of concentration, indicating its sporadic use across the country. Parents choosing Dennice today would be selecting an uncommon name with a vintage feel, one that has remained off the mainstream radar for decades.
Dennice is a feminine elaboration of Dennis, which comes from the Greek name Dionysios, meaning 'follower of Dionysus'. The name Dennis was popularized in medieval England through Saint Denis, the patron saint of France. Dennice emerged in the 20th century, particularly in the United States, as a variant of Denise or a feminization of Dennis, though it has never been common.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Denny, Deni, Nissy
Sibling names for Dennice
Names that share Dennice's style, for a brother or sister.
