Denny is a distinctive choice, ranked #747 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Denny in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#747
About the Name Denny
Denny is gradually declining in popularity, having dropped 41 places over five years. Its high point was #704 in 2021, and it now sits at #747. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Denny is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Denny
Unlikely. With around 46 UK babies named Denny per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Denny in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Denny has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 41 places in the last five years. Its peak was #704 in 2021. Choosing it now means he is likely to be among the last of his generation with this name.
Denny is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.
Notable people named Denny include: Denny Sanford — Thomas Denny Sanford is an American businessman and philanthropist.; Denny Dias — Dennis Dias is an American guitarist, best known for being a founding member of Steely Dan..
Denny does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice — your child is unlikely to encounter American Dennys in the wild.
46
UK babies named Denny (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.0
In a school of 600
↓ 41 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Denny
Likely around 1 other Denny in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
No US data available for this name
✨ Similar names to Denny
Names with a similar style — each with their own classroom story
Thomas Denny Sanford is an American businessman and philanthropist. He is the founder of First Premier Bank and the chairman and chief executive officer of its holding company, United National.