Dennise
Meaningof Dionysus · English form of Denise
- US rank
- #11,932
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,316 in 1952
7 babies were named Dennise in the US in 2025. It has dropped 5,607 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1935–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Dennise you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 227,273 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Dennise, 7 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Dennise would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryDennise first shows up in US birth records in 1935, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 90 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1952, when it ranked #1,316. Today it's #11,932, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowDennise was 6.1× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 37,037 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 227,273.
- TrendDennise has slipped 5,607 places over the last five years and now sits at #11,932. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningDennise is an English form of Denise, which means “of Dionysus”.
About the name Dennise
Dennise is a girl name of French origin meaning “of Dionysus”. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, starting with D and ending in “-ise”. US birth records list Dennise for girls from 1935 to 2025, in 89 of those 91 years. Its best year was 1952, when it ranked #1,316 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #11,932, with 7 babies.
Origin:French names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1930s | 4.1 | 246,305 girls |
| 1940s | 9.2 | 109,290 girls |
| 1950s | 23 | 42,974 girls |
| 1960s | 28 | 36,140 girls |
| 1970s | 26 | 38,506 girls |
| 1980s | 27 | 36,982 girls |
| 1990s | 33 | 30,609 girls |
| 2000s | 35 | 28,686 girls |
| 2010s | 11 | 92,937 girls |
| 2020s | 9.0 | 110,497 girls |
Other spellings of Dennise
More French girl names
- Girl name: Charlotte · free
- Girl name: Evelyn · possibly desired
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- Girl name: Ellie · possibly light
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- Unisex name: Avery · elf counsel
- Girl name: Eloise · possibly healthy, wide
Questions about the name Dennise
What does the name Dennise mean?
Dennise means “of Dionysus” in English, as a form of Denise.
What is the origin of the name Dennise?
Dennise has French roots in our records. Other French names include Charlotte, Evelyn, Violet.
Is Dennise a boy or girl name?
Dennise is a girl name.
How popular is the name Dennise?
Dennise ranked #11,932 for US girls in 2025, given to 7 babies. Its best year was 1952 (#1,316).