Denny
Denny: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Denny
- A diminutive of the male given names Denis or Dennis.
How popular is Denny?
Since 1880, 402 girls and 15,417 boys in the U.S. have been named Denny (3% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #3011 in 1959. Its highest rank for boys was #325 in 1946. In 2025, 24 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Denny FAQ
What does the name Denny mean?
A diminutive of the male given names Denis or Dennis.
How popular is the name Denny?
Since 1880, 402 girls and 15,417 boys in the U.S. have been named Denny (3% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #3011 in 1959. Its highest rank for boys was #325 in 1946. In 2025, 24 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Denny a boy or girl name?
Denny is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 402 girls and 15,417 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.