Denise
Meaning: Follower of Dionysus or wild
Origin: Greek/French
Gender: Girl
Rank in Australia: #124
Total births: 4,050
History: Denise peaked in the 1970s in Australia. The name has a strong, confident character. Denise represents the generation of Australian women who entered the workforce in large numbers during the great social transformations of the 1970s.
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| Current rank (1969) | #97 |
| Babies named Denise in 1969 | 87 |
| Total recorded in Australia | 4,050 |
| Peak year | 1953 (410 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #22 |
| Years in records | 1952–1969 (18 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↓ 42 spots |
Frequently asked about Denise
What does the name Denise mean?
Denise means “Follower of Dionysus or wild” from Greek/French roots.
What is the origin of the name Denise?
Denise has Greek/French origin. The traditional meaning is “Follower of Dionysus or wild”.
How popular is Denise in Australia?
Denise ranked #97 in Australia in 1969 — given to 87 babies that year.
When was Denise most popular?
Denise peaked in 1953 with 410 babies registered that year in Australia.
Is Denise a boy or girl name?
Denise is predominantly a girls' name in Australia — over 90% of Denises in registered births are female.
Is the name Denise rising or falling in popularity?
Denise has fallen 42 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in Australia — from #55 in 1964 to #97 in 1969.
How long has Denise been recorded in Australia?
Denise appears in birth records in Australia across 18 years — from 1952 through 1969.