Denisse
Meaningof Dionysus · Spanish form of Denise
- US rank
- #1,880
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #835 in 2002
104 babies were named Denisse in the US in 2025. It has dropped 1,028 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1954–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Denisse you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 15,456 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Denisse, 104 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Denisse would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryDenisse first shows up in US birth records in 1954, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 71 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2002, when it reached #835.
- TrendDenisse has slipped 1,028 places over the last five years and now sits at #1,880. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- Where it's lovedDenisse is most popular in Tennessee, where it ranks #813, followed by Arizona (#909) and Texas (#949). It's in the top 1,000 in 3 states.
- MeaningDenisse is a Spanish form of Denise, which means “of Dionysus”. Our records link it to French and Greek roots.
About the name Denisse
Denisse is a girl name of French and Greek origin meaning “of Dionysus”. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, starting with D and ending in “-sse”. US birth records list Denisse for girls from 1954 to 2025, in 63 of those 72 years. Its best year was 2002, when it ranked #835 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #1,880, with 104 babies.
Origin:French namesGreek names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 0.6 | 1,666,667 girls |
| 1960s | 2.2 | 460,829 girls |
| 1970s | 7.1 | 140,449 girls |
| 1980s | 47 | 21,268 girls |
| 1990s | 96 | 10,390 girls |
| 2000s | 128 | 7,809 girls |
| 2010s | 79 | 12,647 girls |
| 2020s | 94 | 10,627 girls |
Other spellings of Denisse
More French girl names
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- Unisex name: Avery · elf counsel
- Girl name: Eloise · possibly healthy, wide
Questions about the name Denisse
What does the name Denisse mean?
Denisse means “of Dionysus” in Spanish, as a form of Denise.
What is the origin of the name Denisse?
Denisse has French, Greek roots in our records. Other French names include Charlotte, Evelyn, Violet.
Is Denisse a boy or girl name?
Denisse is a girl name.
How popular is the name Denisse?
Denisse ranked #1,880 for US girls in 2025, given to 104 babies. Its best year was 2002 (#835).