Unisex · #4,033 in 2026

Dannye

Current Rank
#4,033
Peak Rank
#2,169 (1947)
Total Babies
50
5-Yr Trend
Stable
👧 Girl peak #3,676 (14 total)
👦 Boy peak #2,169 (50 total)
👦As Boy Name
1945
First Year
1962
Last Year
1947
Peak Year
#2169
Peak Rank
50
Total Count
7
Years Active
👧As Girl Name
1945
First Year
1947
Last Year
1945
Peak Year
#3676
Peak Rank
14
Total Count
2
Years Active

The Story of Dannye

As a girl name

Dannye first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1945, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1945, when 7 Dannyes were born — ranking #3,676 that year. As of 2026, Dannye ranks #4,345 for girls with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 14 Dannyes have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1940s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Dannye first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1945, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1947, when 13 Dannyes were born — ranking #2,169 that year. As of 2026, Dannye ranks #4,033 for boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 50 Dannyes have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1940s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Dannye

Phonetically similar names — useful when Dannye is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Dannye

What does the name Dannye mean?
Dannye is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1945. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Dannye in 2026?
In 2026, Dannye ranks #4,033 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Dannye most popular?
Dannye reached its peak popularity in 1947, ranking #2,169 that year with 13 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Dannye most popular?
Dannye has historically been most popular in Texas. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Dannye.
Is Dannye a unisex name?
Yes — Dannye is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 22% of Dannyes assigned female and 78% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Dannye?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Dannye include Dencil, Sheryl, Kyon. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Dannye

Dannye is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1945 and has accumulated 50 births in the dataset. Dannye's peak popularity came in 1947 when it ranked #2,169. Use the chart and map above to compare Dannye's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.