How Many People Are Named Dene?
Complete statistics for the name Dene: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Dene is a very rare female name, with only 599 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 551,122 Americans. The name peaked in popularity back in 1965 with 26 births, and now most people named Dene are over 60.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 1 represents leadership and independence.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 63All 795 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1965Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Dene Through the Generations
Dene has been a stable presence through the generations, with its peak occurring in 1965 when 26 babies were given this name. Today, the majority of those named Dene are over 60, indicating a strong generational skew towards older individuals. With 599 living bearers in the US, Dene remains a very rare name, reflecting its status as a classic choice that hasn't seen significant resurgence among younger parents.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Dene's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Dene
How Many People Have the Name Dene?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 151 people in the United States currently share the name Dene. That works out to roughly 1 in every 2,195,028 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Dene a Common or Rare Name?
Dene is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Dene Mean?
Dene means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Dene in SSA data, approximately 19% are male and 81% are female.
When Was Dene Most Popular?
The name Dene reached peak popularity in 1965, with 26 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Dene?
Approximately 151 people named Dene live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 151. That works out to roughly 1 in 2,195,028 Americans.
Is Dene a rare name?
Dene is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 2,195,028 Americans has this name.
What does the name Dene mean?
Dene means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Dene more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 19% of people named Dene are male and 81% are female.
When was Dene most popular?
Dene peaked in 1965 with 26 births that year. Current trend: Stable.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.