Denice
Denice was not among the names given to 5 or more girls in 2025. Its best year was 1954, when it ranked 411th; the most babies were born in 1957 (450). More babies were named Denice in the 1950s than in any other decade.
Meaning (as Denise) feminine of Dennis (Dionysius) · French, Greek
- Rank in 2025
- Not rankedgirls
- Babies in 2025
- 0girls
- Girls and boys
- Almost always a girl’s name2021–2025
- Peak year
- 1957450 babies
- Total since 1880
- 10,649babies recorded
What does the name Denice mean?
Denice is a spelling of Denise, pronounced the same way, so it shares Denise's meaning and origin.
Denise is the French feminine of Denis (Dennis), from Latin Dionysia, the feminine of Dionysius, 'devotee of Dionysus', the Greek god of wine, as Wiktionary and DMNES note. DMNES records Latin Dionisia in English documents from 1222, and medieval English pet forms Di and Diot survive in surnames. The French form became popular in the US in the 1950s and 1960s.
Διονυσία (Dionysia) (Ancient Greek, “devotee of Dionysus (feminine)”)
How sure is this? Well established.
Related names: Dennis, Dionysia, Denice, Deniece.
See also: Greek names, names that mean God.
Sources for this meaning
- Dictionary of Medieval Names from European Sources, ed. S. L. Uckelman, Edition 2023 no. 1, s.v. 'Denise', DMNES (Durham University)
- Wiktionary, entry 'Denise', Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0; facts restated, no text reused)
Denice popularity since 1880
| Year | Rank (girls) | Babies (girls) |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — |
| 2010 | #6,238 | 21 |
| 2000 | #3,131 | 44 |
| 1990 | #2,239 | 57 |
| 1980 | #1,474 | 82 |
| 1970 | #640 | 257 |
| 1960 | #499 | 375 |
| 1950 | #712 | 145 |
| 1940 | #2,329 | 13 |
| 1930 | #4,146 | 6 |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
How popular is Denice, counting every spelling?
Denice is a spelling of Denise, a name family that ranked #1,012 for girls in 2025 once every spelling is counted together. Together these spellings went to 234 girls in 2025.
| Spelling | Babies 2025 | Official rank | Babies 2021–2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denise | 123 | #1,677 | 736 |
| Denisse | 104 | #1,886 | 597 |
| Dennise | 7 | #12,230 | 70 |
Spellings count together when they sound the same in American English and are used for the same sex; nicknames and forms that sound different (such as Theo and Theodore) are kept apart. How we group spellings.
How old are people named Denice?
About 9,100 people born in the US named Denice are alive today, with a median age of 62; half are between 52 and 69. That makes Denice a name most people associate with older generations.
Babies given the name each year (SSA) times the share of that birth year still alive (SSA life tables). Counts people born in the US only. Method.
Denice by state
How common Denice was among girls born in each state in 1955–1959, around its peak. It is notably more common than nationally in Utah (3.3×), Washington (2.5×), Oregon (2.3×), Kansas (2.1×), California (1.7×). It is least common, relative to the national rate, in Tennessee, Arkansas, North Carolina.
Names with a similar history
These names rose and fell in step with Denice: their share of US girls followed the most similar curve since 1880. If you like Denice, they share its era and feel.
Questions about the name Denice
What does Denice mean?
Denice is a spelling of Denise, which means “feminine of Dennis (Dionysius)” (French, Greek origin). Certainty: well established.
How popular is the name Denice?
Denice was not among the names given to 5 or more girls in 2025. Its best year was 1954, when it ranked 411th; the most babies were born in 1957 (450). More babies were named Denice in the 1950s than in any other decade.
Is Denice a boy or girl name?
In 2021–2025, almost always a girl’s name given the name Denice in the US.
Where was Denice most popular?
In 1955–1959, Denice was most common in Utah (0.69 per 1,000 girls), followed by Washington and Oregon.