Danay
Every Danay since 1971 — 690 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Danay
Danay is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #13,611 in 2025 with 6 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1971, 690 American babies have been named Danay. Its peak came in 2005, when 35 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Danay stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Danay year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | #13,611 |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | 8 | #11,451 |
| 2021 | 14 | #7,727 |
| 2020 | 10 | #9,730 |
| 2019 | 10 | #9,902 |
| 2018 | 11 | #9,315 |
| 2017 | 11 | #9,472 |
| 2016 | 20 | #6,233 |
| 2015 | 14 | #8,111 |
| 2014 | 16 | #7,397 |
| 2013 | 10 | #10,450 |
| 2012 | 16 | #7,540 |
| 2011 | 14 | #8,297 |
| 2010 | 29 | #4,884 |
| 2009 | 26 | #5,430 |
| 2008 | 28 | #5,176 |
| 2007 | 18 | #7,157 |
| 2006 | 32 | #4,488 |
| 2005 | 35 | #4,050 |
| 2004 | 20 | #6,033 |
| 2003 | 18 | #6,373 |
| 2002 | 14 | #7,528 |
| 2001 | 14 | #7,413 |
| 2000 | 13 | #7,685 |
| 1995 | 17 | #5,500 |
| 1990 | 18 | #5,104 |
| 1985 | 9 | #7,082 |
| 1980 | 6 | #9,338 |
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Famous people named Danay
- Danay García Actor · b. 1984
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Danay in 2025?
Danay ranked #13,611 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 6 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Danay?
690 babies have been named Danay in the United States since 1971, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Danay most popular?
Danay peaked in 2005, when 35 newborns received the name.
Is Danay a boy or girl name?
Danay is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Danay rising or falling?
Danay is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Danay?
Well-known people named Danay include Danay García (actor).