Denny
Pronunciation: [ d-EHN-ee ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Denny first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 293 babies have been named Denny in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Denny is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #23,598 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #23,598
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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Denny is also used as a boy name, ranked #4471.
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About the Name Denny
Denny is a girl name .
Is Denny a boy or girl name? Denny is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #23,598 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #4,471. Denny is more commonly used as a boy name.
Denny is currently ranked #23,598 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Denny include Den, Dey, Deie, and Denkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
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