Deni
65% girls · 35% boys
About Deni
Deni is a versatile masculine name with multiple cultural origins. In Slavic countries, it's a variant of Denis, ultimately derived from Dionysus, the Greek god of wine and festivity. In French contexts, it may be a short form of Denis or Daniel. The name has a light, approachable quality with its two syllables and soft ending. Deni has remained relatively uncommon in English-speaking countries, though it enjoys greater popularity in Eastern Europe and Russia. Its multicultural nature makes it accessible across different languages and cultures, while its brevity gives it a modern, nickname-friendly quality that works well in contemporary contexts.
Deni for girls#9011 US
Cute nickname name used by Woody Harrelson for his daughter, but does have possible association with Denny's.
Pronounced DEN-ee.
As of October 2026, Deni ranked #10987 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #4955 in 1975.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank · boys | Births · boys | US rank · girls | Births · girls |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
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Famous Denis
- Deni Montana Harrelson (b. 1993)Girl
daughter of American actor Woody Harrelson and Laura Louie
- Viktor DeniGirl
Russian agitprop poster artist