How old is someone named Denise?
The average Denise is 59 years old.
Half of all living Denises are between 53 and 68.
When was Denise popular?
Denise rose fast and peaked in 1961, during the Baby Boom, then faded almost as fast. 56% of all Denises were born within 15 years of each other.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 58 | 0 |
| 1910s | 203 | 0 |
| 1920s | 633 | under 100 |
| 1930s | 1,651 | 420 |
| 1940s | 10,122 | 6,300 |
| 1950s | 124,104 | 98,000 |
| 1960s | 129,281 | 110,000 |
| 1970s | 56,111 | 52,000 |
| 1980s | 25,318 | 24,000 |
| 1990s | 13,838 | 14,000 |
| 2000s | 9,085 | 9,000 |
| 2010s | 3,319 | 3,300 |
| 2020s | 1,048 | 1,000 |
How many Denises are still alive?
About 320,000 Denises are alive in the US today. That's 86% of the roughly 370,000 babies named Denise since 1882.
Most Denises ever born are still alive.
What generation is the name Denise?
About half of living Denises are Baby Boomers, born between 1946 and 1964.
Is Denise an old name?
Yes. Denise is older than 88 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Denise will be 76 in 2056, so the name is getting older.
Is Denise a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely girls: 99.7% of living Denises are women.
Names the same age as Denise
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Denise's name twin is Teresa. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Teresa's age curve is the closest match to Denise's: 93% alike.
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Questions about the name Denise
How old is the average Denise?
The average Denise in the US is 59 years old. The median is 62, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Denise?
About 320,000 Denises are alive in the US today, out of roughly 370,000 babies given the name since 1882.
When was the name Denise most popular?
In 1961, when about 15,000 baby girls were named Denise.
Is Denise a Boomer name?
Yes. About 52% of living Denises are Baby Boomers, born between 1946 and 1964.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this