Total births
181
Boys' name · since 1938
Dannis
Since 1938, U.S. Social Security records show 181 babies named Dannis, peaking in 1946. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 181
- total births
- 1938–2008
- years on record
- 1940s
- peak decade
- 33%
- born in that decade
181 boys have been named Dannis since 1938, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Dannis has been recorded 181 times among boys since 1938, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1940s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1938 to 2008.
- 181 total births
- 1938–2008 years on record
- 1940s peak decade
- 33% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
181 boys have been named Dannis since 1938, peaking in the 1940s, last recorded in 2008.
- 181
- total births
- 1938–2008
- years on record
- 1940s
- peak decade
- 33%
- born in that decade
1940s
Peak decade
33% of everyone ever named Dannis was born in this single decade.
1946
Single peak year
15 babies were named Dannis in 1946 - its busiest year on record.
Dannis's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Dannis's SSA record in two at 1954 and the more recent half accounts for 46% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 54%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1940, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1946 peak of 15, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Dannis at a glance
Last recorded 2008Peak year
1946
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1938
Dannis popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1938–2008
- Peak year (1946)
- 15
- Annual births at peak, across 71 years of records
Dannis by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1940s was Dannis's strongest decade.
60 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 33% of all-time use.
Dannis births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1930s 7
1930s
7 births
- 1940s
1940s
60 births
- 1950s
1950s
58 births
- 1960s
1960s
24 births
- 1970s 15
1970s
15 births
- 1980s 12
1980s
12 births
- 2000s 5
2000s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1940s at 60 births (33% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Dannis? ▼
Dannis has been given to 181 babies in the U.S. since 1938, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2008. 15 babies were born in 1946, its single highest year.
When was Dannis most popular? ▼
Dannis was most popular in the 1940s decade with 60 total births. The single peak year was 1946.
How long has the name Dannis been used? ▼
Records for Dannis go back to 1938, giving 71 years of history through 2008.
What names are similar to Dannis? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Daniel, Danny, Dan, Dana, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Dannis's data
- Dannis's decade-level peak was the 1940s (60 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Dannis
Nearby Names Like Dannis
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Dannis
Daniel Boy
#16 1,982,812 births
Danny Boy
#636 286,648 births
Dan Boy
#1921 106,554 births
Dana Boy
#4201 53,287 births
Dante Boy
#322 51,587 births
Compare Dannis side by side: Dannis vs Daniel Dannis vs Danny Dannis vs Dan
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1938–2008 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Dannis: Baby Name Since 1938 - 181 Births, Peak 1946." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/dannis. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Dannis draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.