UK girl's name
Chenise
A feminine French form of the name Denise or Cheyenne.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2006. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Chenise is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Chenise popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2006 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5061, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1998, with 12 births.
This profile covers 61 England and Wales registrations across 8 recorded years from 1996 to 2006. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 25% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 61 living people in the UK are called Chenise. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2007 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Chenise ranked #5061 for girls in England and Wales in 2006, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1998, when 12 girls were registered as Chenise.
- • About 61 living people in the UK are estimated to have Chenise as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5061
2006
Births in 2006
3
Latest year
Peak year
1998
12 births
Estimated living
61
2026
Meaning
What does Chenise mean?
The name Chenise is of French origin, derived from the feminine form of the French name Denis, which itself has its roots in the Latin name Dionysius. The name Dionysius was derived from the Greek god Dionysus, the god of wine, vegetation, pleasure, festivity, and madness.
In early medieval France, the name Denis became popular among the aristocracy and nobility due to the veneration of St. Denis, the patron saint of France. St. Denis was a Christian martyr who lived in the 3rd century and is believed to have been the first bishop of Paris.
The feminine form Chenise emerged as a variant of Denis, possibly as a way to distinguish between male and female bearers of the name. It is believed to have been in use as early as the 12th century, though records from that time are scarce.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Chenise is found in the 13th century French text "Chroniques de Saint-Denis," which mentions a woman named Chenise de Montfort. However, details about her life and significance are limited.
Throughout history, several notable women have borne the name Chenise, including Chenise Delice (born 1913), a Haitian poet and writer known for her works exploring themes of love, loss, and the Haitian diaspora.
Another notable Chenise was Chenise Opungu (1925-2002), a Congolese politician and activist who played a significant role in the struggle for independence in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
In the world of sports, Chenise Porter (born 1982) is a American track and field athlete who specialized in the 100 and 200-meter sprints, and won multiple medals at international competitions.
Chenise Verice (born 1988) is a Canadian actress known for her roles in television shows such as "The Strain" and "Wynonna Earp."
Lastly, Chenise Cree (born 1994) is an Australian rules footballer who plays for the Carlton Football Club in the Australian Football League Women's (AFLW) competition.
While the name Chenise is not as common as some other French names, it has persisted throughout history, carrying with it the rich cultural heritage of France and the legacy of the Greek god Dionysus.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Chenise over time
The chart below shows babies named Chenise registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2006. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Chenise, the clearest high point is 1998. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2006, compared with 12 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Chenise by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Chenise was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | #2979 | 27 | 4 |
| 1990s | #2046 | 34 | 4 |
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- Chelsea 13,049
- Clara 9,435
- Connie 8,402
- Catherine 8,376
- Charlie 7,964
- Cerys 7,506
- Casey 7,018
- Cara 6,375
FAQ
Chenise: questions and answers
How popular is the name Chenise in the UK right now?
In 2006, Chenise was ranked #5061 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Chenise most popular?
The peak year on record was 1998, with 12 babies registered as Chenise in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Chenise?
A feminine French form of the name Denise or Cheyenne.
How many people are called Chenise in the UK?
A total of 61 babies have been registered as Chenise across the 8 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.