Denna
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Denna first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 2,130 babies have been named Denna in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Denna is past its peak , currently ranked #10,327 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #10,327
- Total SSA Count
- 11
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About the Name Denna
Denna is a girl name .
Denna is currently ranked #10,327 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Denna include Den, Dey, Deie, and Denkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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