How Many People Are Named Dena?

32,500

people in the United States are named Dena

1 in 10,307 people has this name

Popularity Rank

#1426

💎 Rare

Population Percentage

0.0097%

Of US population

Peak Year

1970

1,541 births

Trend

Stable

📖 Name Origin & Meaning

Origin: English
Pronunciation: DEEN-ə
Gender: Primarily Female

Meaning:

Possibly a short form of names ending with dena. It has also been used as a variant of DEANNA.

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
99.8%
Male
0.2%

This name is Primarily Female

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 58.9 years old

Young (<30) 1,951
6%
Adult (30–60) 18,600
57.2%
Senior (>60) 11,949
36.8%

📈 Popularity Over Time

Births per year from 1880 to 2024

📍 State-Wise Distribution

California 3,601
Texas 2,200
New York 1,790
Illinois 1,784
Ohio 1,298
Michigan 1,295
Pennsylvania 1,208
Missouri 909
Florida 832
Indiana 792

💡 Fun Facts About "Dena"

  • 28 babies were named Dena in 2024
  • Most popular in the year 1970
  • Currently stable in popularity
  • First recorded in 1880
  • Most popular in California

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