Denotra
A feminine name of uncertain origin, perhaps interpreted as "noble" or "transcendent".
Name Census estimates that about 11 living Americans carry the first name Denotra. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Denotra today is around 47 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Denotra births was 1979 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Denotra. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Denotra. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
11
~ 1 in 31,159,485 Americans
Peak year
1979
6 babies that year
Average age
47
years old
1980 SSA rank
#9,374
Tracked since 1924
Popularity
Denotra: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Denotra from the 1920s through to the 1980s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 6 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Denotra 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 Denotra during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Denotras live
Origin
Meaning and history of Denotra
The name Denotra has its origins in the ancient Etruscan civilization that flourished in what is now modern-day Italy between the 9th and 4th centuries BCE. It is believed to have derived from the Etruscan word "dentra," which translates to "of the earth" or "earthly." This suggests a connection to the natural world and a reverence for the land.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Denotra can be found in a series of inscriptions discovered in the Etruscan necropolis of Cerveteri, dating back to the 6th century BCE. These inscriptions were carved onto the walls of tombs, likely commemorating individuals with this name.
In the 1st century BCE, the Roman historian Livy mentioned a nobleman named Denotra Tarchnas in his seminal work "Ab Urbe Condita." Tarchnas was said to be a prominent figure in the Etruscan city of Veii and played a role in the conflicts between the Etruscans and the Romans.
During the Renaissance period, a renowned Italian humanist and philosopher named Denotra Traversari (1386-1439) emerged as a prominent figure. Traversari was a prolific writer and scholar, known for his works on Greek philosophy and his efforts to revive classical learning.
In the 17th century, a Spanish artist named Denotra Velázquez (1599-1660) gained fame for his stunning portraits and religious paintings. Velázquez served as the court painter to King Philip IV of Spain and is considered one of the most influential artists of the Spanish Golden Age.
Another notable individual with the name Denotra was Denotra Sienkiewicz (1846-1916), a Polish author and Nobel Laureate. Sienkiewicz is celebrated for his historical novels, including the critically acclaimed "Quo Vadis," which explored the early days of Christianity in ancient Rome.
While the name Denotra may have its roots in ancient Etruscan culture, it has persisted through the ages, carried by various individuals who have left their mark on history through their contributions to the arts, literature, and philosophy.
People
Denotra + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Denotra 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
Denotra: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Denotra?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 11 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Denotra 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 31,159,485 US residents.
Is Denotra a common name?
We classify Denotra as "Very Rare". It ranks above 30.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 17 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Denotra most popular?
The single biggest year for Denotra was 1979, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Denotra is about 47 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Denotra in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Denotra a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Denotra 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.
Is Denotra still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Denotra in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Denotra can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are called Denotra?
Find out how many people have the name Denotra on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.