Dennise
Every Dennise since 1935 — 3,571 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Dennise
Dennise is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #12,230 in 2025 with 7 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1935, 3,571 American babies have been named Dennise. Its peak came in 2001, when 78 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Dennise stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Dennise 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 | 7 | #12,230 | — | — |
| 2024 | 15 | #7,333 | — | — |
| 2023 | 14 | #7,741 | — | — |
| 2022 | 17 | #6,792 | — | — |
| 2021 | 17 | #6,766 | — | — |
| 2020 | 18 | #6,399 | — | — |
| 2019 | 11 | #9,281 | — | — |
| 2018 | 7 | #12,827 | — | — |
| 2017 | 15 | #7,553 | — | — |
| 2016 | 7 | #13,277 | — | — |
| 2015 | 13 | #8,579 | — | — |
| 2014 | 18 | #6,788 | — | — |
| 2013 | 20 | #6,308 | — | — |
| 2012 | 23 | #5,755 | — | — |
| 2011 | 28 | #4,957 | — | — |
| 2010 | 47 | #3,426 | — | — |
| 2009 | 57 | #3,009 | — | — |
| 2008 | 68 | #2,698 | — | — |
| 2007 | 62 | #2,898 | — | — |
| 2006 | 63 | #2,788 | — | — |
| 2005 | 71 | #2,463 | — | — |
| 2004 | 76 | #2,295 | — | — |
| 2003 | 56 | #2,776 | — | — |
| 2002 | 64 | #2,474 | — | — |
| 2001 | 78 | #2,116 | — | — |
| 2000 | 49 | #2,911 | — | — |
| 1995 | 67 | #2,032 | — | — |
| 1990 | 61 | #2,134 | 5 | #8,440 |
| 1985 | 36 | #2,669 | — | — |
| 1980 | 34 | #2,706 | — | — |
| 1975 | 39 | #2,177 | — | — |
| 1970 | 49 | #1,808 | — | — |
| 1965 | 44 | #1,697 | 6 | #3,623 |
| 1960 | 65 | #1,367 | 6 | #3,756 |
| 1955 | 52 | #1,389 | 6 | #3,590 |
| 1950 | 25 | #1,919 | — | — |
| 1945 | 12 | #2,632 | — | — |
| 1940 | 6 | #3,969 | — | — |
| 1935 | 5 | #4,361 | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — | — | — |
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| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Dennise in 2025?
Dennise ranked #12,230 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 7 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Dennise?
3,571 babies have been named Dennise in the United States since 1935, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Dennise most popular?
Dennise peaked in 2001, when 78 newborns received the name.
Is Dennise a boy or girl name?
Dennise is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 98% of babies with the name.
Is the name Dennise rising or falling?
Dennise is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.