Dene is of Cree and Ojibway origin, meaning 'people'. It's often used as both a given name for males and females, but it can also serve as a surname. This unisex name has gained popularity in recent years due to its unique sound and cultural significance.
The name Dene experienced significant fluctuations in popularity over the course of a century, with birth numbers ranging from a low of 5 to a high of 19 in any given year. The most popular period for the name was between 1964 and 1987, during which there were ten or more births every year except for one. However, after 1992, the popularity of the name seemed to decline steadily, with fewer than ten births recorded each year until 2000. Overall, the name Dene was given to 572 newborns over the span of these statistics, indicating a consistent but not overwhelming presence in the naming landscape during this period.