Will my child share the name Denise with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 4 UK babies named Denise per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Denise in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Denise becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Denise has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 309 places in the last five years. Its peak was #664 in 1998. Choosing it now means she is likely to be among the last of her generation with this name.

Is Denise popular in the US as well as the UK?

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.

Is Denise a popular baby name in the United States?

Denise does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

NameInClass Baby name predictor

👧 Girl's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #4844

Denise

Denise is a distinctive choice, ranked #4844 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Denise in their class.

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UK Rank 2024

#4844

US Rank #875

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 distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.

In the US it ranks even higher at #875, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.