Denys
Pronunciation: [ d-EHN-ihs ]
Denys is a girl baby name. Ranked #28,364 in the US, popular nicknames include Den, Dey, and Denie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Denys first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 409 babies have been named Denys in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Denys is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #28,364 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #28,364
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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Denys is also used as a boy name, ranked #9371.
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About the Name Denys
Denys is a girl name .
Is Denys a boy or girl name? Denys is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #28,364 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #9,371. Denys is more commonly used as a boy name.
Denys is currently ranked #28,364 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Denys include Den, Dey, and Denie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Denys include Denym . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis