Denecia
A feminine name of unknown origin, possibly derived from "Denise".
Name Census estimates that about 194 living Americans carry the first name Denecia. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Denecia today is around 34 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Denecia births was 1992 (18 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Denecia. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
194
~ 1 in 1,766,775 Americans
Peak year
1992
18 babies that year
Average age
34
years old
2007 SSA rank
#18,359
Tracked since 1959
Popularity
Denecia: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Denecia from the 1950s through to the 2000s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 104 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1990s peak, Denecia remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Denecia by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Denecia during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Denecias live
Origin
Meaning and history of Denecia
The given name Denecia has its roots in Latin origin, derived from the word "denarius," which was a small silver coin used in ancient Rome. The name is believed to have emerged during the Roman Empire era, somewhere around the 1st century AD.
In ancient Rome, the denarius was a widely circulated currency, and its significance extended beyond mere monetary value. It was often used as a symbol of prosperity, wealth, and status. The name Denecia may have been bestowed upon individuals with a connection to financial affairs, merchants, or those associated with the minting of coins.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Denecia can be traced back to a Roman merchant family from the 2nd century AD, where it was used as a feminine name. However, historical records from that time are scarce, and little is known about the specific individuals who bore this name.
Throughout the Middle Ages, the name Denecia remained relatively obscure, with only a few notable mentions in various historical texts. In the 12th century, a Denecia was recorded as a nun in a monastery located in what is now southern France. Her exact birth and death dates are unknown, but she is believed to have lived during the latter half of the 12th century.
During the Renaissance period, the name Denecia experienced a modest resurgence, particularly among wealthy merchant families in Italy. One such individual was Denecia Borghese, a prominent businesswoman from the city of Florence, who lived from 1520 to 1587. She was renowned for her successful trading ventures and her patronage of the arts.
In the 17th century, Denecia Monteverdi, an Italian composer and singer, made her mark in the world of music. Born in 1607 in Cremona, Italy, she was the daughter of the renowned composer Claudio Monteverdi and was considered a talented musician in her own right.
Another notable figure bearing the name Denecia was Denecia Cartwright, an English actress and playwright who lived from 1679 to 1744. She was celebrated for her performances on the London stage and her contributions to the development of English theatre.
While the name Denecia has been relatively uncommon throughout history, it has maintained a unique and intriguing connection to its Latin roots, reflecting a sense of wealth, prosperity, and cultural significance.
People
Denecia + last name combinations
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Related
Other names starting with D
Other first names starting with D with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Denecia: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Denecia?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 194 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Denecia going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,766,775 US residents.
Is Denecia a common name?
We classify Denecia as "Very Rare". It ranks above 73.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 202 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Denecia most popular?
The single biggest year for Denecia was 1992, when 18 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Denecia is about 34 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Denecia a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Denecia in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.