Denna

Denna is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In England & Wales it was given to 4 girls in 2017.

Denna at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Denna

Denna belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Denna first appears in Social Security records in 1921. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1095 in 1969, and in 2024 0 babies received the name — 2,377 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Denna in US records

First recorded (US)
1921
Best US rank
#1095 in 1969
Peak year
1969
Total since 1880
2,377

Denna in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2006
Best rank
#4157 in 2006
Babies named Denna in 2017
4
Total since 1996
11

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Denna mean?

The meaning of Denna is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Denna a boy or girl name?

Denna is a girl name. In England & Wales, 4 babies received the name in 2017.

What origin is the name Denna?

Denna comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Denna?

Denna first appears in US records in 1921. Its best-ever ranking was #1095 in 1969, and 0 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].