Denita

Girl name

Denita has been given to 2,750 babies in the U.S. since 1948. It peaked in 1966.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

2,750

Peak year

1966 (114 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1948

10-year trend

New / returning

Gender split

All girls

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Denita — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Benitagirl

13,669 babies since 1889

Danitagirl

7,516 babies since 1932

Renitagirl

7,398 babies since 1925

Venitagirl

5,708 babies since 1901

Donitagirl

5,189 babies since 1915

Names with a similar vibe

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Denita.

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2,766 babies since 1914

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Lynellunisex

2,784 babies since 1914

Juleegirl

2,788 babies since 1938

Devonagirl

2,705 babies since 1912

Tamathagirl

2,812 babies since 1960

Meridithgirl

2,684 babies since 1917

Bethanngirl

2,834 babies since 1938

FAQ

How popular is the name Denita?

Denita has been given to 2,750 babies in the U.S. since 1948. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Denita peak?

Denita peaked in 1966, when 114 babies were given the name.

Is Denita a girl or boy name?

Denita is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Denita are girls).

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