Denae
Every Denae since 1953 — 2,569 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Denae
Denae is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #15,502 in 2025 with 5 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1953, 2,569 American babies have been named Denae. Its peak came in 1997, when 81 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Denae stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Denae year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | #15,502 |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | 7 | #12,465 |
| 2022 | 8 | #11,472 |
| 2021 | 9 | #10,492 |
| 2020 | 10 | #9,740 |
| 2019 | 10 | #9,920 |
| 2018 | 14 | #7,875 |
| 2017 | 15 | #7,552 |
| 2016 | 15 | #7,692 |
| 2015 | 12 | #9,102 |
| 2014 | 21 | #6,044 |
| 2013 | 22 | #5,872 |
| 2012 | 26 | #5,297 |
| 2011 | 24 | #5,596 |
| 2010 | 31 | #4,639 |
| 2009 | 39 | #3,962 |
| 2008 | 44 | #3,661 |
| 2007 | 34 | #4,399 |
| 2006 | 48 | #3,380 |
| 2005 | 47 | #3,277 |
| 2004 | 49 | #3,139 |
| 2003 | 54 | #2,848 |
| 2002 | 70 | #2,316 |
| 2001 | 69 | #2,308 |
| 2000 | 75 | #2,149 |
| 1995 | 62 | #2,165 |
| 1990 | 75 | #1,882 |
| 1985 | 60 | #1,867 |
| 1980 | 60 | #1,812 |
| 1975 | 21 | #3,301 |
| 1970 | 23 | #2,953 |
| 1965 | 30 | #2,162 |
| 1960 | 9 | #4,527 |
| 1955 | 9 | #4,143 |
| 1950 | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Denae in 2025?
Denae ranked #15,502 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 5 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Denae?
2,569 babies have been named Denae in the United States since 1953, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Denae most popular?
Denae peaked in 1997, when 81 newborns received the name.
Is Denae a boy or girl name?
Denae is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Denae rising or falling?
Denae is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.