How Many People Are Named Daenerys?
Complete statistics for the name Daenerys: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Daenerys is a very rare female name, with only 1,352 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 244,003 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with all 1,361 bearers under 30 years old.
📖 Meaning & Origin
People named Daenerys are thought to be leaders, pioneers, and trailblazers.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 7All 1,361 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2018Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Daenerys Through the Generations
Daenerys has seen a rise in popularity since its peak in 2018 with 166 births. The average age of those named Daenerys is 7, indicating it's a name chosen by parents in recent years. With all 1,361 individuals under 30, it's clear that Daenerys is a name embraced by younger generations.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
⭐ Famous People Named Daenerys
Daenerys is a feminine given name usually used in reference to the A Song of Ice and Fire and Game of Thrones character Daenerys Targaryen, created by American author George R. R. Martin. Parents who used the name said they were inspired by the strength and beauty of the character and her actions in liberating slaves and assuming power in her own right. The character on the 2010s television series took a darker turn, which prompted discussion about whether parents would regret having used the name. The name declined in popularity after the end of the series but remains in regular use.…
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Other names sharing Daenerys's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Daenerys
How Many People Have the Name Daenerys?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,352 people in the United States currently share the name Daenerys. That works out to roughly 1 in every 244,003 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Daenerys a Common or Rare Name?
Daenerys is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Daenerys Mean?
Daenerys means "creative variant of Dany" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Daenerys in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Daenerys Most Popular?
The name Daenerys reached peak popularity in 2018, with 166 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Daenerys?
Approximately 1,352 people named Daenerys live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,361. That works out to roughly 1 in 244,003 Americans.
Is Daenerys a rare name?
Daenerys is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 244,003 Americans has this name.
What does the name Daenerys mean?
Daenerys means "creative variant of Dany" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Daenerys more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Daenerys are male and 100% are female.
When was Daenerys most popular?
Daenerys peaked in 2018 with 166 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.