boy's name
Dennys
DEN-iss (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 740
Dennys is a boy's name with 2 syllables. It is given to both girls and boys — about 11% of recorded births with this name are girls. In 2024 it was given to 6 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 1998, when 26 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 1978.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Dennys Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 6 |
| 1980s | 57 |
| 1990s | 180 |
| 2000s | 196 |
| 2010s | 96 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 25 |
How Popular Is Dennys?
In 2024, Dennys was given to 6 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 Dennys 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 Dennys
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Dennys Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Dennys over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Dennys
- English DEN-iss
Sibling Names for Dennys
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Dennys — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Dennys
How popular is the name Dennys?
In 2024, Dennys was given to 6 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 Dennys a girl's or a boy's name?
Dennys is used for both girls and boys. About 11% of recorded births with this name are girls.
How many syllables are in Dennys?
Dennys has 2 syllables.
When was Dennys most popular?
Dennys peaked in 1998, when 26 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.