Dene
- US rank
- Unranked
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #2,498 in 1947
0 babies were named Dene in the US in 2025.
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US births per million boys, 1917–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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- HistoryDene first shows up in US birth records in 1917, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 108 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1947, when it reached #2,498.
About the name Dene
Dene is a boy name of English and French origin. It has 4 letters and 1 syllable, starting with D and ending in “-ene”. US birth records list Dene for boys from 1917 to 1993, in 33 of those 77 years. Its best year was 1947, when it ranked #2,498 among boy names. It hasn't been given to 5 or more US babies in a year since 1993, so today it's a genuinely rare choice.
Origin:English namesFrench names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 1.8 | 555,556 boys |
| 1920s | 2.8 | 355,872 boys |
| 1930s | 2.5 | 400,000 boys |
| 1940s | 3.2 | 309,598 boys |
| 1950s | 2.6 | 387,597 boys |
| 1960s | 2.0 | 495,050 boys |
| 1970s | 0.7 | 1,388,889 boys |
| 1990s | 0.8 | 1,290,323 boys |
Other spellings of Dene
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Dene
What is the origin of the name Dene?
Dene has English, French roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Dene a boy or girl name?
Dene is a boy name.
How popular is the name Dene?
Dene is rare: fewer than 5 US boys got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 1993. It peaked at #2,498 in 1947.