Deniese is a unique and elegant given name of American origin, derived from the French word 'deni', meaning 'ten'. It is pronounced as /deen-EES/, with emphasis on the second syllable. The name gained prominence in the United States during the mid-20th century but remains relatively uncommon today. Deniese rolls off the tongue smoothly and has a distinctive rhythm, making it memorable without being overly common.
The name Deniese appears to have been quite popular during the early-to-mid 20th century, with a notable peak in usage between 1958 and 1967. However, its popularity declined sharply after 1973, with fewer than 10 births recorded each year from 1973 onwards, suggesting that the name may have fallen out of fashion by the late 20th century. In total, Deniese was given to 353 newborn girls over the course of these years.