UK boy's name
Dany
A feminine name of Persian origin meaning "wealthy" or "prosperous".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2022. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Dany is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Dany popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2022 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4789, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2009, with 5 births.
This profile covers 28 England and Wales registrations across 7 recorded years from 2005 to 2022. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 60% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 28 living people in the UK are called Dany. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2023 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Dany ranked #4789 for boys in England and Wales in 2022, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2009, when 5 boys were registered as Dany.
- • About 28 living people in the UK are estimated to have Dany as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4789
2022
Births in 2022
3
Latest year
Peak year
2009
5 births
Estimated living
28
2026
Meaning
What does Dany mean?
The name Dany has its roots in the ancient Hebrew language, originating from the biblical name Daniel, which means "God is my judge" or "God has judged." This name dates back to the 6th century BCE and is found in the Old Testament of the Bible, particularly in the Book of Daniel.
The name Dany is a diminutive or shortened form of the name Daniel, which was popular among Jews and later adopted by Christians. It gained widespread use across Europe and the Middle East during the Middle Ages.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Dany can be found in the 13th-century French epic poem "Le Roman de la Rose," where a character named Dany is mentioned. This suggests that the name was in use in France during that period.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Dany. One such person was Dany Chamoun (1907-1990), a Lebanese politician who served as the President of Lebanon from 1952 to 1958.
Another famous Dany was Dany Laferrière (born in 1953), a Haitian-Canadian novelist and writer who won the prestigious Prix Médicis in 2009 for his novel "L'Enigme du retour."
In the world of sports, Dany Torres (born in 1973) is a former professional baseball player from Puerto Rico who played for several Major League Baseball teams, including the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Milwaukee Brewers.
Dany Heatley (born in 1981) is a former Canadian professional ice hockey player who played in the National Hockey League (NHL) for teams like the Atlanta Thrashers and the Ottawa Senators.
Dany Boon (born in 1966) is a French comedian, actor, and filmmaker who has starred in numerous successful French films, including "Bienvenue chez les Ch'tis" and "Rien à déclarer."
These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who have carried the name Dany, showcasing its enduring presence across various cultures and disciplines.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Dany over time
The chart below shows babies named Dany registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2005 to 2022. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Dany, the clearest high point is 2009. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2022, compared with 5 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Dany by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Dany was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #4789 | 3 | 1 |
| 2010s | #3863 | 13 | 3 |
| 2000s | #3589 | 12 | 3 |
Related
Names similar to Dany
- Daniel 120,900
- Dylan 60,836
- David 37,852
- Dominic 20,480
- Declan 11,657
- Dexter 11,627
- Danny 8,434
- Dean 5,329
- Dillon 4,113
- Douglas 3,773
- Dominik 3,494
- Damian 3,486
FAQ
Dany: questions and answers
How popular is the name Dany in the UK right now?
In 2022, Dany was ranked #4789 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Dany most popular?
The peak year on record was 2009, with 5 babies registered as Dany in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Dany?
A feminine name of Persian origin meaning "wealthy" or "prosperous".
How many people are called Dany in the UK?
A total of 28 babies have been registered as Dany across the 7 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.