How popular is the name Dandy in 2025?

Dandy is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.

When was the name Dandy most popular?

Dandy peaked in 1959, reaching #2530 among US boy names.

Dandy will almost certainly be the only one in school.

boy name

Dandy entered the US charts in 1949, peaked at #2530 in 1959, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.

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rank today

#2530

peak (1959)

babies in 2025

rare

a rare gem few children share

Fewer than a hundred people named Dandy are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.

The typical Dandy alive today was born around 1981, making them about 44 years old.

Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.

How popular is the name Dandy in 2025?: Dandy is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
When was the name Dandy most popular?: Dandy peaked in 1959, reaching #2530 among US boy names.
Will my child share the name Dandy with classmates?: Dandy will almost certainly be the only one in school.

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