Denny
boy name#4249 in 2025Denny entered the US charts in 1889, peaked at #325 in 1946, ranks #4249 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1889–2025
#4249
rank today
#325
peak (1946)
24
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #974 |
| 1890s | #1027 |
| 1900s | #1168 |
| 1910s | #1546 |
| 1920s | #1079 |
| 1930s | #554 |
| 1940s | #365 |
| 1950s | #449 |
| 1960s | #498 |
| 1970s | #594 |
| 1980s | #826 |
| 1990s | #1249 |
| 2000s | #1837 |
| 2010s | #2857 |
| 2020s | #4177 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Denny has been most popular in CA, FL, TX.
Living bearers
About 11,000 people named Denny are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Denny alive today was born around 1960, making them about 65 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 ranks #4249 among US boy names in 2025, with 24 babies given the name.
- When was the name Denny most popular?
- Denny peaked in 1946, reaching #325 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Denny with classmates?
- Denny will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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