What does Denice mean and where does it come from?
Denice is a variant of Denise, which is of French origin from the name Denys or Dionysius, which means 'follower of Dionysius', the Greek god of wine and revelry. The name gained popularity in the 20th century, particularly in the United States. It has been used as both a given name and a surname. D
Cultural significance
Denice has been a cherished name across cultures, particularly in English-speaking communities, where it reflects values of follower of dionysius.
Peak popularity
Reached #411 in 1954 — currently #13923 in the US.
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Browse names →How else can you spell Denice?
Same sound, different look — useful if you want something slightly more distinctive
What middle names flow best with Denice?
Denice works best with short, strong middle names — one or two syllables keep the full name from becoming a mouthful
Denice Leah
One syllable · timeless choice
Denice Quinn
One syllable · timeless choice
Denice Blair
One syllable · on the rise
Denice Ruth
One syllable · timeless choice
Denice Wren
One syllable · vintage charm
Denice Faith
One syllable · vintage charm
How popular is Denice right now?
Falling — down 2479 spots — currently #13923 in the US out of 135.5k tracked names
| Year | US Rank | Births | vs Prior Year |
|---|
| 2024 | #13923 | 6 | ▼ down 2479 · -25% births |
| 2023 | #11444 | 8 | ▲ up 2477 · +33% births |
| 2021 | #13921 | 6 | ▼ down 2958 · -33% births |
| 2015 | #10963 | 9 | ▼ down 4749 · -57% births |
| 2010 | #6214 | 21 | ▼ down 2005 · -36% births |
| 2005 | #4209 | 33 | ▼ down 1073 · -25% births |
| 2000 | #3136 | 44 | ▲ up 107 · +26% births |
| 1995 | #3243 | 35 | ▼ down 999 · -39% births |
| 1990 | #2244 | 57 | ▼ down 651 · -24% births |
| 1985 | #1593 | 75 | ▼ down 111 · -9% births |
| 1980 | #1482 | 82 | ▼ down 510 · -36% births |
| 1975 | #972 | 128 | ▼ down 330 · -50% births |
| 1970 | #642 | 257 | ▼ down 53 · -2% births |
| 1965 | #589 | 263 | ▼ down 90 · -30% births |
| 1960 | #499 | 375 | — |
The story of Denice
Denice entered American naming records in 1921 and has been in use for over 103 years. A total of 10,627 babies have received this name. Once ranked #4384 in 1925, the name has become less common in recent years, sitting at #11444 in 2023.
Names that peaked alongside Denice in 1954:
Denice by decade
Denice peaked in the 1950s. See all 1950s names →
| Decade | Births | |
|---|
| 1920s | 39 | |
| 1930s | 93 | |
| 1940s | 446 | |
| 1950s ★ | 3,660 | |
| 1960s | 3,105 | |
| 1970s | 1,601 | |
| 1980s | 773 | |
| 1990s | 501 | |
| 2000s | 331 | |
| 2010s | 78 | |
| 2020s | 6 | |
What are good nicknames for Denice?
AFRICAN AMERICAN
DeionDeon
ANCIENT GREEK
DionDionysiosDionysius
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Common questions about the name Denice
What does the name Denice mean?
Denice means "follower of Dionysius" — a name rooted in English tradition that carries both historical depth and timeless appeal. The meaning reflects values that have made this name endure across generations.
How popular is the name Denice?
Denice is currently a distinctive and less common name as a girl name in the US and is rapidly gaining popularity — searches for Denice have increased significantly in recent years.
What is the cultural origin of Denice?
Denice originates from English tradition. English names tend to carry strong cultural heritage and have spread across the world through migration, literature, and religion over centuries.
What sibling names go well with Denice?
Denice pairs beautifully with sibling names that share a similar English heritage or complement its melodic and flowing sound. Names with a similar vibe create a cohesive sibling set without matching too closely.
Is Denice trending right now?
Denice is currently on the rise — it has gained significant momentum in recent years as parents discover its appeal.