Dennys
Every Dennys since 1978 — 560 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Dennys
Dennys is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1978, 560 American babies have been named Dennys — about 85% boys and 15% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1998, when 26 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Dennys stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Dennys year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | 6 | #11,266 |
| 2023 | — | — | 12 | #6,998 |
| 2022 | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — | 7 | #9,981 |
| 2020 | — | — | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — | 5 | #12,623 |
| 2018 | — | — | 8 | #9,036 |
| 2017 | — | — | 13 | #6,408 |
| 2016 | — | — | 6 | #11,061 |
| 2015 | — | — | 12 | #6,771 |
| 2014 | — | — | 6 | #11,063 |
| 2013 | — | — | 11 | #7,151 |
| 2012 | — | — | 10 | #7,681 |
| 2011 | — | — | 9 | #8,236 |
| 2010 | — | — | 16 | #5,544 |
| 2009 | 6 | #15,749 | 18 | #5,146 |
| 2008 | 9 | #11,853 | 14 | #6,149 |
| 2007 | — | — | 16 | #5,491 |
| 2006 | 9 | #11,689 | 17 | #5,133 |
| 2005 | 6 | #14,976 | 15 | #5,361 |
| 2004 | 6 | #14,634 | 12 | #6,227 |
| 2003 | 6 | #14,349 | 12 | #5,962 |
| 2002 | 7 | #12,557 | 18 | #4,361 |
| 2001 | — | — | 10 | #6,572 |
| 2000 | — | — | 15 | #4,846 |
| 1995 | — | — | 14 | #4,331 |
| 1990 | — | — | 16 | #3,642 |
| 1985 | — | — | 9 | #4,411 |
| 1980 | — | — | 8 | #4,602 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Dennys in 2025?
Dennys did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Dennys?
560 babies have been named Dennys in the United States since 1978, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Dennys most popular?
Dennys peaked in 1998, when 26 newborns received the name.
Is Dennys a boy or girl name?
Dennys is used for both: about 15% of babies named Dennys have been girls and 85% boys.
Is the name Dennys rising or falling?
Dennys is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.