Rising since 2013, #7,194 for boys today.
Popularity of Danis since 1944
Babies named Danis per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2017, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Danis's real moment was 2025.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 16 | 12 |
| 1950s | 10 | 0 |
| 1960s | 5 | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 | 10 |
| 1980s | 0 | 5 |
| 1990s | 0 | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 | 56 |
| 2010s | 0 | 38 |
| 2020s | 0 | 45 |
Meaning & origin
Danis is an uncommon masculine name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1947. After decades of sporadic use, it has been rising in popularity since 2013, and reached its peak rank of 7,194 in 2025. That year, approximately 1 in 155,280 newborn boys received the name, reflecting its niche appeal. The name is most likely a variant of Dennis, linking it to the classical Greek name Dionysius. Despite its rarity, Danis has not been concentrated in any particular state, and its simple, familiar sound gives it a modern yet unpretentious feel. For parents seeking a name that is distinctive but not unfamiliar, Danis offers a subtle twist on a classic, with nicknames like Dan or Danny providing easy familiarity.
Danis is a rare modern given name, most likely a variant or diminutive of Dennis. Dennis itself comes from the Greek name Dionysios, meaning 'follower of Dionysus.' The name has been used in English-speaking countries since the medieval period, though Danis is a much more recent and uncommon form, first recorded in the United States in 1947.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Dan, Danny
Sibling names for Danis
Names that share Danis's style, for a brother or sister.
