girl's name
Denay
duh-NAY (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Births on record 515
Denay is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 2011 it was given to 8 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 1991, when 23 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1963.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Denay Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1960s to 2010s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 36 |
| 1970s | 76 |
| 1980s | 129 |
| 1990s | 136 |
| 2000s | 118 |
| 2010s | 15 |
How Popular Is Denay?
In 2011, Denay was given to 8 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.
Where Denay Is Used
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 Denay
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Denay Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Denay over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Denay
- English duh-NAY
Sibling Names for Denay
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Denay — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Denay
How popular is the name Denay?
In 2011, Denay was given to 8 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 Denay a girl's or a boy's name?
Denay is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Denay?
Denay has 2 syllables.
When was Denay most popular?
Denay peaked in 1991, when 23 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.