Holding steady.
Popularity of Denyse since 1927
Babies named Denyse per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1956, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Denyse's real moment was 1969.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 6 |
| 1930s | 52 |
| 1940s | 136 |
| 1950s | 299 |
| 1960s | 306 |
| 1970s | 213 |
| 1980s | 109 |
| 1990s | 107 |
| 2000s | 83 |
| 2010s | 18 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Denyse is the French feminine form of Denis, ultimately from the Greek name Dionysios. In the United States, the name first appeared in Social Security records in 1927, but it never reached the top 1000. Its peak year of usage was 1969, when it was given to the most baby girls. Since then, the name's frequency has remained stable at very low levels. Denyse was not tied to any particular state or region in the data, suggesting scattered use across the country. As a variant of the more common Denise, Denyse carries a distinctly French spelling that may appeal to parents seeking a classic yet uncommon choice.
Denyse is the French feminine form of Denis, itself derived from the Latin name Dionysius, which belongs to the Greek god Dionysos. The name has been used in France since the Middle Ages and was introduced to the English-speaking world in the 20th century. It saw modest popularity in the United States during the mid-20th century.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Denny, Nisey
Variants: Denise
Sibling names for Denyse
Names that share Denyse's style, for a brother or sister.
