Denny
girl nameDenny entered the US charts in 1926, peaked at #2980 in 1959, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1926–2025
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rank today
#2980
peak (1959)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1920s | #3809 |
| 1930s | #3379 |
| 1940s | #4167 |
| 1950s | #3859 |
| 1960s | #5717 |
| 1970s | #5898 |
| 1980s | #8851 |
| 1990s | #13400 |
| 2020s | #12142 |
Living bearers
About 300 people named Denny are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Denny alive today was born around 1958, making them about 67 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Denny in 2025?
- Denny is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Denny most popular?
- Denny peaked in 1959, reaching #2980 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Denny with classmates?
- Denny will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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