The nameDany
Dany is a French short form of Daniel.
- Unisex name
- French
Meaning
Dany comes from Daniel, from the Hebrew, "God is my judge".
Origin
French, from Hebrew.
History
In the United States Dany reached 1976th place in 1954.
Did you know?
- The Haitian-born writer Dany Laferrière was elected to the Académie française in 2013.
Famous people named Dany
- Dany Boon, comedian
- Dany Laferrière, writer
Popularity of the name Dany
Dany in the United States
Dany was most popular in the United States in the 2000s, with 327 births over the decade, 22% of all recorded babies named Dany. Its rise began around 1946, and it peaked in 2008. Half of all babies named Dany in the United States were born before 2002. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 35 births a year on average, against 30 in the five years before.
Dany in France
Dany was most popular in France in the 1950s, with 6,350 births over the decade, 24% of all recorded babies named Dany. Its rise began around 1942, and it peaked in 1955. Half of all babies named Dany in France were born before 1968, so it is mostly a parents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 64 births a year on average, against 100 in the five years before.
Variants and related names
Sibling names for Dany
Names from the same generation as Dany, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Dany mean?
Dany comes from Daniel, from the Hebrew, "God is my judge".
What is the origin of the name Dany?
French, from Hebrew.
Is Dany a girl's or a boy's name?
Dany is a unisex name, given to both girls and boys. In the United States, 7% of the babies named Dany are girls.
How popular is the name Dany?
In 2024, Dany was the 4388th most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 24 births.
What are the variants of the name Dany?
Variants and related names of Dany include Daniel.
What are good sibling names for Dany?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Evelyne, Cécile, Liliane and Lucienne for a sister, Élie, Étienne, Amaury and Maxime for a brother.
Who are famous people named Dany?
Dany Boon, comedian; Dany Laferrière, writer.