Total births
477
Unisex name · since 1978
Dennys
Since 1978, U.S. Social Security records show 477 babies named Dennys, peaking in 1998. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #11261
- among boys today
- 477
- born since 1978
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 21%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Dennys is the #11261 most popular unisex name in the U.S. today, with 477 recorded since 1978.
Dennys has 477 recorded births among boys since 1978, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #11261 as of the latest data, more common than 21% of boys, busiest in the 2000s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1978 to 2024.
- #11261 among boys today
- 477 born since 1978
- 2000s peak decade
- 21% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Dennys is currently the #11261 unisex name in America, more common than 21% of boys - 477 born since 1978, peaking in the 2000s.
- #11261
- among boys today
- 477
- born since 1978
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 21%
- more common than other boys
Dennys vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#11261
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 21% of names given to boys today.
2000s
Peak decade
31% of everyone ever named Dennys was born in this single decade.
1998
Single peak year
20 babies were named Dennys in 1998 - its busiest year on record.
How Dennys compares
477 Top 45% higher than 55% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Dennys's all-time total is 30% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Dennys | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 477 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 20 | 23 | 22,252 |
Dennys's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Dennys's full recorded timeline at 2003, 47% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 53% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 2019, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1998 peak of 20 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Dennys at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1998
Current rank
#11,261
Active since
1978
Dennys popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1978–2024
- Peak year (1998)
- 20
- Annual births at peak, across 47 years of records
Dennys popularity over time - girls
83 total births recorded since 1991 (Dennys as girls' name)
Dennys by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Dennys's strongest decade.
147 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 31% of all-time use.
Dennys births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 6
1970s
6 births
- 1980s 57
1980s
57 births
- 1990s
1990s
146 births
- 2000s
2000s
147 births
- 2010s
2010s
96 births
- 2020s 25
2020s
25 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 147 births (31% of all-time use).
Dennys by state
Where Dennys concentrates geographically, total births since 1978
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 29 | 6.1% |
| #2 | New York | | 21 | 4.4% |
California share of Dennys's total US births 6.1%
Even split
29 of 477 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Dennys? ▼
Since 1978, Social Security records show 477 babies named Dennys. Today it holds rank #11261 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 1998, with 20 births.
When was Dennys most popular? ▼
Dennys was most popular in the 2000s decade with 147 total births. The single peak year was 1998.
Where is Dennys most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Dennys are California (29 births), New York (21 births).
Is Dennys a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Dennys is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 477 births, and as a girl's name it has 83 births.
How long has the name Dennys been used? ▼
Records for Dennys go back to 1978, giving 47 years of history through 2024.
What names are similar to Dennys? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Dennis, Denis, Denver, Denny, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Dennys's data
- Dennys's decade-level peak was the 2000s (147 total births); usage has since declined to 25 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Dennyss (29 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 Dennys
Nearby Names Like Dennys
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Dennys
Dennis Boy
#708 621,000 births
Denis Boy
#1641 20,733 births
Denver Boy
#488 19,178 births
Denny Boy
#4326 15,417 births
Denzel Boy
#1026 11,738 births
Compare Dennys side by side: Dennys vs Dennis Dennys vs Denis Dennys vs Denver
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Dennys
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474 births · Peak 2002
Johnanthony #11262
530 births · Peak 1999
Shahin #11259
329 births · Peak 1989
Riko #11263
88 births · Peak 2020
Zeth #11258
1,202 births · Peak 1999
Trinton #11264
738 births · Peak 2008
Uchenna #11257
442 births · Peak 2004
Jacory #11265
1,259 births · Peak 2009
Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1978–2024 (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. "Dennys: #11261 Unisex Name - 477 Births, Peak 1998." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/dennys. 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 Dennys 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 June 2026.