How Many People Are Named Denisa?

Complete statistics for the name Denisa: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Denisa
Very Rare
Romanian

Denisa is a rare Romanian name, very uncommon in the US with only 926 people bearing it, making up 1 in 356,355 Americans. The name peaked in popularity back in 1964 with 37 births, showing a clear decline since then.

~926
Living in US
1 in 356,355
Americans
1964
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

🌐
Origin
Romanian
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 7
Personality Traits
Caring Sensitive Intuitive
7
Life Path Number

People named Denisa often resonate with the life-path number 7, which traditionally represents spiritual insight and introspection.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

99,396
Worldwide Bearers
#10,247
Global Rank
🇷🇴 Romania
53,828
🇨🇿 Czechia
26,889
🇸🇰 Slovakia
4,817
🇦🇱 Albania
4,162
🇺🇸 United States
1,643
🇹🇿 Tanzania
1,025
🇪🇸 Spain
874
🇮🇩 Indonesia
847
🇧🇷 Brazil
475
🇵🇭 Philippines
473

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
926 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 48
192
Would be under 30 (19%)
497
Would be 30–60 (50%)
305
Would be over 60 (31%)

All 994 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: 1964

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
87
Classic Feel
54
Modern Appeal
46
International
99

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Denisa Through the Generations

Denisa has been around for decades, but its usage has seen a steady decline over time. With an estimated 926 people named Denisa living in the US today, the name's peak was in 1964 when 37 babies were given this name. Today, the age distribution shows a fairly even spread, with 19% under 30, 50% aged 30-60, and 31% over 60, indicating that while the name isn't as popular as it once was, it still holds a special place among those who carry it.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Texas 27
Illinois 6
California 5
Ohio 5

✨ Similar Names to Denisa

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Denisa's Romanian roots

📄 About the Name Denisa

How Many People Have the Name Denisa?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 926 people in the United States currently share the name Denisa. That works out to roughly 1 in every 356,355 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Denisa a Common or Rare Name?

Denisa 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.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Denisa in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Denisa Most Popular?

The name Denisa reached peak popularity in 1964, with 37 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

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 Denisa?

Approximately 926 people named Denisa live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 994. That works out to roughly 1 in 356,355 Americans.

Is Denisa a rare name?

Denisa is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 356,355 Americans has this name.

What does the name Denisa mean?

The meaning and origin of Denisa are shown in the Meaning & Origin section on this page.

Is Denisa more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Denisa are male and 100% are female.

When was Denisa most popular?

Denisa peaked in 1964 with 37 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

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.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US926
All-Time Births994
1 in X1 in 356,355
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age48
Peak Year1964
World Rank#10,247
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.