Dany
Dany is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
God is my judge.
Origin and history
Dany is a modern short form or variant spelling of Daniel, which derives from the Hebrew name Daniyyel. It is relatively uncommon in the United States as an official given name for males, often used as a familiar nickname instead. Its usage remains steady as a friendly, informal alternative to traditional biblical names.
Popularity in the United States
1,430 babies in the United States have been named Dany since 1880. It ranks #3292 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1715.
States where it is most popular
- CA (42.6 %)
- FL (22.7 %)
- NY (14.5 %)
- TX (9.6 %)
- VA (5.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 16 |
| 1950-1960 | 80 |
| 1960-1970 | 59 |
| 1970-1980 | 82 |
| 1980-1990 | 127 |
| 1990-2000 | 215 |
| 2000-2010 | 327 |
| 2010-2019 | 312 |
| 2020-2029 | 212 |
Famous people named Dany
- Dany Heatley: Hockey Player
- Dany Boon: Actor, Comedian
Fun facts
- The name stems from the Hebrew elements 'dan' meaning judge and 'el' referring to God.
- While written as 'Danny' in standard U.S. usage, the 'Dany' spelling is widely common in French and Spanish-speaking regions.