How Many People Are Named Denny?
Complete statistics for the name Denny: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Denny is a very rare male name, with only 10,874 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 30,348 Americans. This name peaked in popularity back in 1947 with 446 births, and now it's seen as a classic, old-school choice.
📖 Meaning & Origin
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🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 63All 15,793 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: 1947Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Denny Through the Generations
Denny has been around since the mid-20th century, with its peak year being 1947 when 446 babies were given this name. Over time, the name has become less popular, but it still holds a special place among older generations, with 60% of those named Denny being over 60 years old. The current age distribution shows 1,523 under-30, 4,836 aged 30-60, and 9,434 over 60, indicating a strong skew towards older individuals.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
⭐ Famous People Named Denny
Denny or Dennie is a given name or nickname, primarily masculine and often a short form (hypocorism) of Dennis, Denise, Denver, Denzel, Zdenko, or Zdenka which may refer to:…
Full list on Wikipedia →🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Denny's English roots
📄 About the Name Denny
How Many People Have the Name Denny?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 16,304 people in the United States currently share the name Denny. That works out to roughly 1 in every 20,329 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Denny a Common or Rare Name?
Denny is classified as 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.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Denny in SSA data, approximately 97% are male and 3% are female.
When Was Denny Most Popular?
The name Denny reached peak popularity in 1947, with 446 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
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 Denny?
Approximately 16,304 people named Denny live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 16,304. That works out to roughly 1 in 20,329 Americans.
Is Denny a rare name?
Denny is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 20,329 Americans has this name.
What does the name Denny mean?
The meaning and origin of Denny are shown in the Meaning & Origin section on this page.
Is Denny more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 97% of people named Denny are male and 3% are female.
When was Denny most popular?
Denny peaked in 1947 with 446 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
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.