Dena
Every Dena since 1880 — 32,535 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Dena
Dena is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #4,581 in 2025 with 30 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 32,535 American babies have been named Dena. Its peak came in 1970, when 1,542 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1970s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Dena stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Dena year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 30 | #4,581 | — | — |
| 2024 | 29 | #4,694 | — | — |
| 2023 | 27 | #4,903 | — | — |
| 2022 | 35 | #4,135 | — | — |
| 2021 | 32 | #4,346 | — | — |
| 2020 | 29 | #4,573 | — | — |
| 2019 | 32 | #4,367 | — | — |
| 2018 | 37 | #3,945 | — | — |
| 2017 | 42 | #3,646 | — | — |
| 2016 | 44 | #3,537 | — | — |
| 2015 | 37 | #4,013 | — | — |
| 2014 | 45 | #3,504 | — | — |
| 2013 | 43 | #3,593 | — | — |
| 2012 | 34 | #4,321 | — | — |
| 2011 | 42 | #3,679 | — | — |
| 2010 | 50 | #3,266 | — | — |
| 2009 | 47 | #3,471 | — | — |
| 2008 | 59 | #2,966 | — | — |
| 2007 | 61 | #2,938 | — | — |
| 2006 | 66 | #2,712 | — | — |
| 2005 | 69 | #2,507 | — | — |
| 2004 | 65 | #2,564 | — | — |
| 2003 | 84 | #2,095 | — | — |
| 2002 | 93 | #1,902 | — | — |
| 2001 | 71 | #2,268 | — | — |
| 2000 | 94 | #1,832 | — | — |
| 1995 | 127 | #1,311 | — | — |
| 1990 | 196 | #957 | — | — |
| 1985 | 358 | #552 | — | — |
| 1980 | 530 | #416 | — | — |
| 1975 | 815 | #293 | 6 | #4,953 |
| 1970 | 1,542 | #208 | — | — |
| 1965 | 810 | #318 | — | — |
| 1960 | 739 | #355 | — | — |
| 1955 | 467 | #404 | — | — |
| 1950 | 205 | #589 | — | — |
| 1945 | 127 | #651 | — | — |
| 1940 | 73 | #835 | — | — |
| 1935 | 59 | #897 | — | — |
| 1930 | 78 | #802 | — | — |
| 1925 | 91 | #774 | — | — |
| 1920 | 95 | #743 | — | — |
| 1915 | 113 | #615 | — | — |
| 1910 | 30 | #783 | — | — |
| 1905 | 37 | #572 | — | — |
| 1900 | 53 | #463 | — | — |
| 1895 | 36 | #489 | — | — |
| 1890 | 31 | #470 | — | — |
| 1885 | 27 | #397 | — | — |
| 1880 | 13 | #474 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Dena in 2025?
Dena ranked #4,581 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 30 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Dena?
32,535 babies have been named Dena in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Dena most popular?
Dena peaked in 1970, when 1,542 newborns received the name.
Is Dena a boy or girl name?
Dena is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Dena rising or falling?
Dena is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.