boy's name
Dany
dah-NEE (French)
- Origin Hebrew
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 4
- Popularity Uncommon
- Births on record 29,369
France
#895
2025 births
Dany is a boy's name with 2 syllables. It is given to both girls and boys — about 27% of recorded births with this name are girls. In 2025 it was given to 36 babies in the United States. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
- Dany is a name of Hebrew origin.
- Peaked in France in 1955, when 730 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade in France.
- Today about 1 in 13,100 babies in France is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 1925.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Dany Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1920s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 20 |
| 1930s | 185 |
| 1940s | 2,380 |
| 1950s | 6,350 |
| 1960s | 4,880 |
| 1970s | 3,675 |
| 1980s | 2,500 |
| 1990s | 2,650 |
| 2000s | 1,810 |
| 2010s | 1,305 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 390 |
How Popular Is Dany?
In 2025, Dany was given to 45 babies in France, ranking #895 that year. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Where Dany Is Used
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Dany
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Dany Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Dany over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Dany
- French dah-NEE
Sibling Names for Dany
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Dany — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Dany
How popular is the name Dany?
In 2025, Dany was given to 45 babies in France, ranking #895 that year. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Is Dany a girl's or a boy's name?
Dany is used for both girls and boys. About 27% of recorded births with this name are girls.
How many syllables are in Dany?
Dany has 2 syllables.
When was Dany most popular?
Dany peaked in 1955, when 730 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.
Is Dany a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Dany currently ranks #895 in France. It has been falling over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.