Denny Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationDEN-ee / /ˈdɛni/English; Irish
Meaning
English: Diminutive of Dennis; Irish: Descendant of Donnchadh
Historical & Cultural Background
Denny is often considered a diminutive form of the name Dennis, which has Greek origins meaning 'follower of Dionysius.' In Irish culture, it can also be derived from the name Donnchadh, meaning 'brown warrior.' The name has been used in various cultures, particularly in English-speaking countries, and has seen fluctuating popularity over the decades.
Trend Summary
Denny has seen a decline in popularity in the United States over recent decades.
Similar Names
Variants
- Den
- Dennis
International Variants
- Denny (English)
- Denis (French)
- Dinis (Portuguese)
Famous people named Denny
Denny Hamlin is a professional NASCAR driver known for his success in the sport.
Denny McLain is a former Major League Baseball pitcher, famous for winning 31 games in a single season.
Denny Laine is a musician and songwriter, best known as a member of the band Wings.
Denny Green was an American football coach recognized for his time with the Minnesota Vikings.
Fictional characters named Denny
Denny Crane is a character from the television series 'Boston Legal,' known for his flamboyant personality and legal prowess.
Denny the Dinosaur is a character from the children's book series 'Denny the Dinosaur,' aimed at teaching young readers about friendship.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Denny was first seen in the United States in 1889. Denny has ranked as high as #637 nationally, which occurred in 1947, and has been most popular in California, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, and Kentucky. In the past 5 years the name Denny has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Denny (2022)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
TX | 7 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1889 | 5 |
1898 | 6 |
1899 | 5 |
1900 | 7 |
1907 | 7 |
1908 | 5 |
1909 | 7 |
1910 | 5 |
1911 | 9 |
1912 | 13 |
1913 | 14 |
1914 | 16 |
1915 | 21 |
1916 | 15 |
1917 | 26 |
1918 | 20 |
1919 | 18 |
1920 | 32 |
1921 | 40 |
1922 | 38 |
1923 | 26 |
1924 | 34 |
1925 | 39 |
1926 | 47 |
1927 | 62 |
1928 | 70 |
1929 | 70 |
1930 | 76 |
1931 | 60 |
1932 | 86 |
1933 | 105 |
1934 | 132 |
1935 | 127 |
1936 | 139 |
1937 | 141 |
1938 | 162 |
1939 | 222 |
1940 | 187 |
1941 | 224 |
1942 | 303 |
1943 | 300 |
1944 | 295 |
1945 | 273 |
1946 | 390 |
1947 | 440 |
1948 | 327 |
1949 | 272 |
1950 | 296 |
1951 | 270 |
1952 | 251 |
1953 | 246 |
1954 | 221 |
1955 | 238 |
1956 | 255 |
1957 | 294 |
1958 | 305 |
1959 | 317 |
1960 | 309 |
1961 | 259 |
1962 | 259 |
1963 | 275 |
1964 | 227 |
1965 | 237 |
1966 | 215 |
1967 | 195 |
1968 | 204 |
1969 | 267 |
1970 | 244 |
1971 | 217 |
1972 | 224 |
1973 | 197 |
1974 | 217 |
1975 | 200 |
1976 | 165 |
1977 | 189 |
1978 | 149 |
1979 | 139 |
1980 | 139 |
1981 | 134 |
1982 | 157 |
1983 | 122 |
1984 | 101 |
1985 | 117 |
1986 | 109 |
1987 | 114 |
1988 | 112 |
1989 | 118 |
1990 | 88 |
1991 | 114 |
1992 | 98 |
1993 | 83 |
1994 | 90 |
1995 | 88 |
1996 | 97 |
1997 | 98 |
1998 | 63 |
1999 | 76 |
2000 | 66 |
2001 | 68 |
2002 | 81 |
2003 | 73 |
2004 | 73 |
2005 | 68 |
2006 | 78 |
2007 | 85 |
2008 | 65 |
2009 | 50 |
2010 | 63 |
2011 | 68 |
2012 | 42 |
2013 | 44 |
2014 | 44 |
2015 | 48 |
2016 | 31 |
2017 | 33 |
2018 | 34 |
2019 | 32 |
2020 | 17 |
2021 | 26 |
2022 | 32 |
2023 | 30 |
2024 | 23 |