Girls name · California
Denise in California
Denise was the 1006th most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 27 babies named Denise that year. Since 1924, California families have named 46,947 babies Denise.
Popularity over time
Denise in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1924 | 8 | 477th |
| 1940 | 34 | 227th |
| 1954 | 1,251 | 21st |
| 1968 | 1,095 | 26th |
| 1983 | 471 | 79th |
| 1997 | 338 | 144th |
| 2011 | 146 | 284th |
| 2025 | 27 | 1006th |
Its rank among girls names in California fell from 477th in 1924 to 1006th in 2025.
The most babies named Denise in California in a single year was 1,597, in 1961. Its best showing was 15th among girls names in 1964.
Across the country, Denise reached its best rank of 9th in Hawaii (1969). See Denise in every state →
How popular is Denise in California?
Denise was the 1006th most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 27 babies named Denise that year. Since 1924, California families have named 46,947 babies Denise.
How many babies are named Denise in California?
In 2025, 27 babies were named Denise in California. The most babies named Denise in California in a single year was 1,597, in 1961.
What is the rank of Denise in California?
Denise ranked 1006th among girls names in California in 2025. Its best showing was 15th among girls names in 1964.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.