Denny

Denny - A very unique male name

Denny appeared on the charts for the first time in 1921 on position #1795. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Denny and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Denny? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Denny. The baby boy name Denny was given to 5 baby boys in 2025, ranking #3928 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 293,257 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Denny peaked in popularity 80 years ago in 1946 on position 325.

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Denny is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Denny is currently topping the baby name charts in Washington at position #1,036 - and is the least popular in Washington at position #1,036.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Denny is where you live.

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Denny origin and meaning

English — short form of Dennis

A short form of Dennis, from Dionysius, the Greek god Dionysos

Denny is the familiar short form of Dennis, given in its own right through the 20th century and peaking in 1947. It has been out of the data in recent years before this small 2025 return.

Attested etymology

Denny is a 5 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Denny, pop culture references for the name Denny and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Denny

We've found the following names that sound similar to Denny, sorted by popularity.

Danny / Dean / Don / Duane / Damian / Dan / Dwayne / Damon / Damien / Donnie /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

Chart position per year (visualized)

Chart position per state (visualized)

Chart position per year (table view)

Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Denny

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Denny a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Denny?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

DEN-ee · /ˈdɛni/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Spellings and nicknames

• Dennie — A rare spelling variant

Famous bearers

• Denny Hamlin — American NASCAR driver, born James Dennis Alan Hamlin and universally known as Denny Hamlin (b. 1980) Contemporary

Style

Nickname nameShort form

Why parents choose it

A boyish, friendly nickname name with a strong 1940s flavour.

Worth knowing

• Also a restaurant-chain name (Denny's), a genuine everyday association