Denisse
Every Denisse since 1954 — 7,370 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Denisse
Denisse is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #1,886 in 2025 with 104 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1954, 7,370 American babies have been named Denisse. Its peak came in 2020, when 319 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Denisse stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Denisse year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 104 | #1,886 |
| 2024 | 101 | #1,959 |
| 2023 | 101 | #1,946 |
| 2022 | 122 | #1,711 |
| 2021 | 169 | #1,329 |
| 2020 | 319 | #852 |
| 2019 | 113 | #1,807 |
| 2018 | 114 | #1,791 |
| 2017 | 111 | #1,846 |
| 2016 | 123 | #1,721 |
| 2015 | 149 | #1,514 |
| 2014 | 147 | #1,508 |
| 2013 | 145 | #1,515 |
| 2012 | 151 | #1,493 |
| 2011 | 132 | #1,634 |
| 2010 | 202 | #1,199 |
| 2009 | 219 | #1,154 |
| 2008 | 278 | #962 |
| 2007 | 256 | #1,030 |
| 2006 | 225 | #1,113 |
| 2005 | 250 | #979 |
| 2004 | 227 | #1,029 |
| 2003 | 248 | #947 |
| 2002 | 279 | #835 |
| 2001 | 194 | #1,094 |
| 2000 | 191 | #1,083 |
| 1995 | 179 | #1,021 |
| 1990 | 143 | #1,193 |
| 1985 | 64 | #1,767 |
| 1980 | 33 | #2,759 |
| 1975 | 8 | #6,651 |
| 1970 | 6 | #7,289 |
| 1965 | 5 | #6,762 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Denisse in 2025?
Denisse ranked #1,886 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 104 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Denisse?
7,370 babies have been named Denisse in the United States since 1954, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Denisse most popular?
Denisse peaked in 2020, when 319 newborns received the name.
Is Denisse a boy or girl name?
Denisse is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Denisse rising or falling?
Denisse is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.