Declining since 2022, #3,240 for boys today.
Popularity of Dany since 1946
Babies named Dany per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2008, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Dany's real moment was 2023.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 0 | 16 |
| 1950s | 8 | 80 |
| 1960s | 20 | 59 |
| 1970s | 0 | 82 |
| 1980s | 58 | 127 |
| 1990s | 25 | 215 |
| 2000s | 0 | 327 |
| 2010s | 0 | 312 |
| 2020s | 0 | 212 |
Meaning & origin
Dany is a name that has seen modest use in the United States since its first recorded appearance in 1946. While it has never broken into the top ranks, it achieved its peak popularity in 2023, ranking 3240th with about 1 in 47447 births. However, its trajectory has been falling since 2022, suggesting a recent decline in favor. The name is most commonly given in Texas, reflecting regional preferences. Dany is typically a modern variant of Danny, itself a diminutive of Daniel, and carries the Hebrew meaning 'God is my judge.' As a standalone name, Dany offers a streamlined, contemporary feel while retaining a traditional base.
Dany is a modern variant or diminutive of Danny, itself a pet form of Daniel. Daniel is from the Hebrew name Daniyyel, meaning 'God is my judge'. Dany emerged in English-speaking countries as a given name in its own right during the mid-20th century, often used as a nickname or an independent name.
Where Dany is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Dany” around the world
Where Dany lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
55
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Danny
Sibling names for Dany
Names that share Dany's style, for a brother or sister.
