Deneice
A feminine name of Greek origin meaning "victory of God".
Name Census estimates that about 228 living Americans carry the first name Deneice. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Deneice today is around 62 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Deneice births was 1961 (19 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Deneice. 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
228
~ 1 in 1,503,309 Americans
Peak year
1961
19 babies that year
Average age
62
years old
1987 SSA rank
#11,764
Tracked since 1949
Popularity
Deneice: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Deneice from the 1940s through to the 1980s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1950s, with 118 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1950s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Deneice 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 Deneice during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Deneice
The name Deneice is a modern feminine given name of English origin, possibly derived from a combination of the name Denise and a variant spelling of the name Janice. While its precise roots are uncertain, it appears to have emerged in the 20th century as a creative spin on more traditional names.
Denise is a French feminine name derived from the Greek name Dionysios, meaning "follower of Dionysus," the Greek god of wine, vegetation, pleasure, festivity, and madness. The name Janice is believed to be a variant of the name Jane, which itself comes from the French name Jeanne, a feminine form of the Hebrew name Yohanan, meaning "Yahweh is gracious."
There are no known historical references or ancient texts that directly mention the name Deneice, as it is a relatively modern coinage. However, some notable individuals throughout history have borne this name, contributing to its recognition and usage.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Deneice is Deneice Williams, an American singer and actress born in 1949. She is best known for her hit songs "Let's Hear It for the Boy" and "Too Much, Too Little, Too Late," and for her role in the 1984 film "Footloose."
Another notable Deneice is Deneice N. Jordan, an American attorney and former judge born in 1953. She served as a judge on the Superior Court of the District of Columbia from 1996 to 2014.
Deneice Sills, born in 1964, is an American professional basketball coach who has coached several teams in the WNBA and NCAA Division I.
Deneice Schofield, born in 1986, is an American professional boxer who has held multiple world championships in the super bantamweight division.
Deneice Showers, born in 1980, is an American entrepreneur and author who has written several books on business and personal development.
While the name Deneice may be relatively modern, it has been borne by individuals who have made their mark in various fields, contributing to the recognition and legacy of this unique and creative name.
People
Deneice + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Deneice as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with D
Other first names starting with D with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Deneice: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Deneice?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 228 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Deneice 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 1,503,309 US residents.
Is Deneice a common name?
We classify Deneice as "Very Rare". It ranks above 75.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 290 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Deneice most popular?
The single biggest year for Deneice was 1961, when 19 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Deneice is about 62 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Deneice a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Deneice 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.