Denis
Pronunciation: [ d-EHN-ihs ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Denis first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 837 babies have been named Denis in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Denis is past its peak , currently ranked #14,886 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #14,886
- Total SSA Count
- 8
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About the Name Denis
Denis is a girl name .
Is Denis a boy or girl name? Denis is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #14,886 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #1,643. Denis is more commonly used as a boy name.
Denis is currently ranked #14,886 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Denis include Den, Dey, Deie, and Denkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Denis include Denise, Denisse, Denim, Deniz . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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