Total births
510
Girls' name · since 1963
Denay
Denay has 510 recorded births since 1963 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1991 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 510
- total births
- 1963–2011
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 27%
- born in that decade
510 girls have been named Denay since 1963, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Denay recorded 510 times among girls since 1963, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1990s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1963 to 2011.
- 510 total births
- 1963–2011 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 27% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
510 girls have been named Denay since 1963, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2011.
- 510
- total births
- 1963–2011
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 27%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
27% of everyone ever named Denay was born in this single decade.
1991
Single peak year
23 babies were named Denay in 1991 - its busiest year on record.
Denay's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Denay's SSA record in two at 1989 and the more recent half accounts for 55% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 45%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1963, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1991 peak of 23, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Denay at a glance
Last recorded 2011Peak year
1991
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1963
Denay popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1963–2011
- Peak year (1991)
- 23
- Annual births at peak, across 49 years of records
Denay by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Denay's strongest decade.
136 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 27% of all-time use.
Denay births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 36
1960s
36 births
- 1970s
1970s
76 births
- 1980s
1980s
129 births
- 1990s
1990s
136 births
- 2000s
2000s
118 births
- 2010s 15
2010s
15 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 136 births (27% of all-time use).
How Denay compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Denay's total volume
Denay vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Denay by state
Where Denay concentrates geographically, total births since 1963
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 25 | 4.9% |
| #2 | Ohio | | 5 | 1.0% |
California share of Denay's total US births 4.9%
Even split
25 of 510 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Denay? ▼
Since 1963, Social Security records show 510 babies named Denay. The most recent recorded year was 2011. Its busiest year on record was 1991, with 23 births.
When was Denay most popular? ▼
Denay was most popular in the 1990s decade with 136 total births. The single peak year was 1991.
Where is Denay most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Denay are California (25 births), Ohio (5 births).
How long has the name Denay been used? ▼
Denay has been recorded in Social Security data since 1963, spanning 49 years of data through 2011.
What names are similar to Denay? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Denise, Dena, Denice, Denisse, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Denay's data
- Denay's decade-level peak was the 1990s (136 total births); usage has since declined to 15 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Denays (25 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- 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 Denay
Nearby Names Like Denay
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Denay
Denise Girl
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Dena Girl
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Denice Girl
#13620 10,649 births
Denisse Girl
#1959 7,370 births
Denisha Girl
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Compare Denay side by side: Denay vs Denise Denay vs Dena Denay vs Denice
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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, 1963–2011 (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. "Denay: Baby Name Since 1963 - 510 Births, Peak 1991." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/denay. 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 Denay 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.