Dene
Dene is a boy baby name. Ranked #20,308 in the US.
A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Dene first appeared in US Social Security records in 1951.
Over 111 babies have been named Dene in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Dene is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #20,308 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #20,308
- Total SSA Count
- 6
Alternative Spellings
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Also a Girl Name
Dene is also used as a girl name, ranked #9385.
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About the Name Dene
Dene is a boy name .
Is Dene a boy or girl name? Dene is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #20,308 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #9,385. Dene is more commonly used as a girl name.
Dene is currently ranked #20,308 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Dene include Denver, Dennis, Denzel, Denim, Denis . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis