Declining since 2005, #11,932 for girls today.
Popularity of Dennise since 1935
Babies named Dennise per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1930s | 22 |
| 1940s | 134 |
| 1950s | 450 |
| 1960s | 504 |
| 1970s | 401 |
| 1980s | 467 |
| 1990s | 589 |
| 2000s | 644 |
| 2010s | 189 |
| 2020s | 88 |
Meaning & origin
Dennise is a spelling variant of Denise, which saw its peak in the United States during the 1970s before declining. This particular spelling first appeared on record in 1935 and reached its own peak rank in 2001, when it was given to a modest number of baby girls. Since 2005, its usage has been steadily falling, reflecting the broader trajectory of Denise and its variants, which have become less common in recent decades. Dennise has not been concentrated in any particular state, indicating a diffuse rather than regional popularity.
Dennise is a spelling variant of Denise, the French feminine form of Denis. Denis itself derives from Dionysius, the name of the Greek god of wine and revelry. The name was popularized in medieval France and England via Saint Denis, the patron saint of Paris.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Denny, Nise
Sibling names for Dennise
Names that share Dennise's style, for a brother or sister.
