Dany
Every Dany since 1946 — 1,541 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Dany
Dany is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,257 in 2025 with 36 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1946, 1,541 American babies have been named Dany — about 93% boys and 7% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2008, when 46 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 Dany stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Dany 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 | — | — | 36 | #3,257 |
| 2024 | — | — | 24 | #4,345 |
| 2023 | — | — | 43 | #2,907 |
| 2022 | — | — | 33 | #3,478 |
| 2021 | — | — | 39 | #3,085 |
| 2020 | — | — | 37 | #3,085 |
| 2019 | — | — | 32 | #3,507 |
| 2018 | — | — | 25 | #4,114 |
| 2017 | — | — | 34 | #3,326 |
| 2016 | — | — | 26 | #4,015 |
| 2015 | — | — | 31 | #3,533 |
| 2014 | — | — | 32 | #3,388 |
| 2013 | — | — | 34 | #3,202 |
| 2012 | — | — | 20 | #4,730 |
| 2011 | — | — | 37 | #3,064 |
| 2010 | — | — | 41 | #2,882 |
| 2009 | — | — | 36 | #3,174 |
| 2008 | — | — | 46 | #2,691 |
| 2007 | — | — | 44 | #2,728 |
| 2006 | — | — | 41 | #2,794 |
| 2005 | — | — | 33 | #3,102 |
| 2004 | — | — | 27 | #3,472 |
| 2003 | — | — | 26 | #3,460 |
| 2002 | — | — | 32 | #2,894 |
| 2001 | — | — | 27 | #3,245 |
| 2000 | — | — | 15 | #4,833 |
| 1995 | — | — | 14 | #4,322 |
| 1990 | 6 | #11,746 | 18 | #3,339 |
| 1985 | 7 | #8,550 | 15 | #3,101 |
| 1980 | — | — | 17 | #2,747 |
| 1975 | — | — | 8 | #4,028 |
| 1970 | — | — | 5 | #4,857 |
| 1965 | — | — | 7 | #3,306 |
| 1960 | — | — | 10 | #2,724 |
| 1955 | — | — | 9 | #2,809 |
| 1950 | — | — | 5 | #3,796 |
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Famous people named Dany
- Dany Boon Actor · b. 1966
- Dany Robin Actor · 1927–1995
- Dany Laferrière Writer · b. 1953
- Dany Dauberson Singer · 1925–1979
- Dany Verlinden Soccer player · b. 1963
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Dany in 2025?
Dany ranked #3,257 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 36 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Dany?
1,541 babies have been named Dany in the United States since 1946, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Dany most popular?
Dany peaked in 2008, when 46 newborns received the name.
Is Dany a boy or girl name?
Dany is used for both: about 7% of babies named Dany have been girls and 93% boys.
Is the name Dany rising or falling?
Dany is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Dany?
Well-known people named Dany include Dany Boon (actor), Dany Robin (actor), Dany Laferrière (writer).