Holding steady.
Popularity of Dennisse since 1961
Babies named Dennisse per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 23 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 24 |
| 1990s | 38 |
| 2000s | 53 |
| 2010s | 23 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Dennisse is a modern respelling of Denise, first recorded in 1961. It reached its peak popularity in 1998, reflecting the late-1990s trend of unique spellings. The name has since declined, remaining stable at very low usage. While never common nationwide, it has seen occasional use in states that favor French-inspired names. This spelling variation offers a distinctive alternative to the traditional Denise.
Dennisse is a contemporary phonetic respelling of Denise, itself the French feminine form of Denis (from Dionysius). The name Denise entered English use in the early 20th century, and Dennisse represents a late-20th century effort to distinguish the spelling while preserving the pronunciation.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Deni, Nissy
Sibling names for Dennisse
Names that share Dennisse's style, for a brother or sister.
