Denise is a distinctive choice, ranked #4867 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Denise in their class.
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UK Rank 2025
#4867
US Rank #875
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About the Name Denise
Denise has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 309 places in five years. It was most popular in 1998 at #664 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Denise is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Denise in their class.
In the US it ranks even higher at #875, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Denise
Unlikely. With around 4 UK babies named Denise per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Denise in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Denise is declining: down 332 places since 2020, to #4,867 in 2025. It peaked at #664 in 1998.
Denise is more popular in the US (#875) than in the UK (#4844). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.
Denise does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice — your child is unlikely to encounter American Denises in the wild.
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UK babies named Denise (2025)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
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In a school of 600
↓ 332 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Denise
Almost certainly the only Denise in the class
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UK Popularity (1996–2025)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2020)
Rank · SSA official data
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