unisex name
Denby
- Gender Unisex
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Births on record 49
Denby is a unisex name with 2 syllables. It is given to both girls and boys — about 27% of recorded births with this name are girls. In 1943 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 US data.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 1998, when 5 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade in England and Wales.
- First appears in birth records in 1998.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Denby over time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 1990s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, still in progress — it covers 2020 to 2021, not a full ten years.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 10 |
| 2000s | 13 |
| 2010s | 3 |
| 2020s (to 2021) | 3 |
How popular is Denby?
In 2021, Denby was given to 3 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published US data.
Where Denby is used
Figures for England and Wales withhold any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. Data & sources.
Names that peaked alongside Denby
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents who like Denby also like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Denby over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
Sibling names for Denby
Names from the same era that won't rhyme or share an initial with Denby — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common questions about Denby
How popular is the name Denby?
In 2021, Denby was given to 3 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published US data.
Is Denby a girl's or a boy's name?
Denby is used for both girls and boys. About 27% of recorded births with this name are girls.
How many syllables are in Denby?
Denby has 2 syllables.
When was Denby most popular?
Denby peaked in 1998, when 5 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.