boy's name
Dannis
DAN-iss (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 181
Dannis is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2008 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1946, when 15 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1938.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Dannis Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1930s to 2000s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1930s | 7 |
| 1940s | 60 |
| 1950s | 58 |
| 1960s | 24 |
| 1970s | 15 |
| 1980s | 12 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 5 |
How Popular Is Dannis?
In 2008, Dannis was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Dannis
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Dannis Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Dannis over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Dannis
- English DAN-iss
Sibling Names for Dannis
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Dannis — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Dannis
How popular is the name Dannis?
In 2008, Dannis was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Dannis a girl's or a boy's name?
Dannis is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Dannis?
Dannis has 2 syllables.
When was Dannis most popular?
Dannis peaked in 1946, when 15 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.