Dena
Female name · ↓ Falling
12,796
Total Births
1970
Peak Year
—
Rank 2023
1880
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Dena
Dena is a female name that was once widely popular but has declined in recent decades. It peaked during the 1970s with significant usage. Approximately 12,796 Americans have been given this name since 1880.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1880s | 424 births |
| 1890s | 465 births |
| 1900s | 369 births |
| 1910s | 411 births |
| 1920s | 350 births |
| 1930s | 282 births |
| 1940s | 506 births |
| 1950s | 1,576 births |
| 1960s | 3,595 births |
| 1970s | 3,350 births |
| 1980s | 1,394 births |
| 1990s | 74 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Dena?
Dena has been given to 12,796 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 1970 with 599 births that year.
Is Dena a boy or girl name?
Dena is primarily used as a female name in the United States.
When was Dena most popular?
Dena was most popular in 1970, when 599 babies were given this name. The name has been declining in popularity.
How old is the name Dena?
Dena first appeared in US records in 1880 (the earliest year in the dataset).