Dabney

Q: Is Dabney a boy or girl name?

Dabney is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name it ranks #19912, and as a girl name it ranks #65564.

Q: How popular is the name Dabney?

Dabney is ranked #19912 in popularity for boy names.

Pronunciation: [ d-ABN-ee ]

Boy Name #19,912 Most Popular Hidden Gem 6 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Dabney is a boy name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced d-ABN-ee.

Parents who love the name Dabney often also consider Cloral, Cletus, Doris .

Popularity Over Time

#19,912

Current Rank

Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #19,912
Total SSA Count: 6

Nicknames

Dab Day Dabie Dabnie

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Also a Girl Name

Dabney is also used as a girl name, ranked #65564.

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Similar Names

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Doris Boy Greek Cletus Boy Greek Cloral Boy Latin/Greek Flake Boy Old Norse Ellen Boy Greek Elo Boy Finnish

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Frequently Asked Questions About Dabney

Is Dabney a boy or girl name?

Dabney is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #19912. As a girl name, it is ranked #65564. Dabney is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Dabney?

Dabney is pronounced d-ABN-ee.

How popular is the name Dabney?

Dabney is currently ranked #19912 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Dabney?

Common nicknames for Dabney include Dab, Day, Dabie, and Dabnie.

Is Dabney a common or rare name?

Dabney is an uncommon name, ranked #19912 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Dabney

Dabney is a boy name .

Is Dabney a boy or girl name? Dabney is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #19,912 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #65,564. Dabney is more commonly used as a boy name.

Dabney is currently ranked #19,912 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Dabney include Dab, Day, Dabie, and Dabnie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.