Denay
girl nameDenay entered the US charts in 1963, peaked at #3637 in 1978, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1963–2025
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rank today
#3637
peak (1978)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1960s | #6159 |
| 1970s | #6431 |
| 1980s | #5763 |
| 1990s | #7050 |
| 2000s | #10031 |
| 2010s | #12801 |
Living bearers
About 500 people named Denay are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Denay alive today was born around 1991, making them about 34 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Denay in 2025?
- Denay is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Denay most popular?
- Denay peaked in 1978, reaching #3637 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Denay with classmates?
- Denay will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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