unisex name
Denby
DEN-bee (English)
- 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 three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
- 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, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 10 |
| 2000s | 13 |
| 2010s | 3 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 3 |
How Popular Is Denby?
In 2021, Denby was given to 3 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
Where Denby Is Used
Figures for England and Wales leave out 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.
How to Say Denby
- English DEN-bee
Sibling Names for Denby
Names from the same era that do not 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 three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
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.