Daenerys
A female given name originating as a coinage, of modern usage.
Every Daenerys since 2012 — 1,477 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Daenerys
Daenerys is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #1,760 in 2025 with 115 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 2012, 1,477 American babies have been named Daenerys. Its peak came in 2018, when 166 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Daenerys stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Daenerys year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 115 | #1,760 | — | — |
| 2024 | 136 | #1,559 | — | — |
| 2023 | 125 | #1,658 | — | — |
| 2022 | 123 | #1,698 | — | — |
| 2021 | 108 | #1,851 | — | — |
| 2020 | 85 | #2,139 | — | — |
| 2019 | 144 | #1,510 | 5 | #12,553 |
| 2018 | 166 | #1,361 | — | — |
| 2017 | 111 | #1,845 | — | — |
| 2016 | 102 | #1,962 | — | — |
| 2015 | 82 | #2,283 | — | — |
| 2014 | 86 | #2,202 | — | — |
| 2013 | 68 | #2,605 | — | — |
| 2012 | 21 | #6,165 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Daenerys mean?
A female given name originating as a coinage, of modern usage.
How popular is the name Daenerys in 2025?
Daenerys ranked #1,760 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 115 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Daenerys?
1,477 babies have been named Daenerys in the United States since 2012, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Daenerys most popular?
Daenerys peaked in 2018, when 166 newborns received the name.
Is Daenerys a boy or girl name?
Daenerys is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Daenerys rising or falling?
Daenerys is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.