Denise
Denise: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /dəˈniːz/ · /dəˈniːs/
Meaning and origin of Denise
- A female given name from French, Latin, or Ancient Greek.
Etymology
From French Denise, from Latin Dionȳsia (feminine form of Dionȳsius, a male name of Ancient Greek origin meaning “follower of Dionysus”). Dionysus is the mythological Greek god of wine responsible for growth of the vines and the originator of winemaking. Doublet of Dionysia.
How popular is Denise?
Since 1880, 373,422 girls and 1,367 boys in the U.S. have been named Denise (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #23 in 1955. Its highest rank for boys was #1018 in 1958. In 2025, 123 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Denise
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Denise FAQ
What does the name Denise mean?
A female given name from French, Latin, or Ancient Greek. From French Denise, from Latin Dionȳsia (feminine form of Dionȳsius, a male name of Ancient Greek origin meaning “follower of Dionysus”). Dionysus is the mythological Greek god of wine responsible for growth of the vines and the originator of winemaking. Doublet of Dionysia.
What is the origin of the name Denise?
Denise is listed as a name of French origin.
How popular is the name Denise?
Since 1880, 373,422 girls and 1,367 boys in the U.S. have been named Denise (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #23 in 1955. Its highest rank for boys was #1018 in 1958. In 2025, 123 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Denise a boy or girl name?
Denise is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 373,422 girls and 1,367 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.