Dandy
Boy nameDandy has been given to 105 babies in the U.S. since 1949. It peaked in 1959.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
105
Peak year
1959 (11 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1949
10-year trend
New / returning
Gender split
5% girls / 95% boys
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Dandy — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Dandy.
FAQ
How popular is the name Dandy?
Dandy has been given to 105 babies in the U.S. since 1949. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Dandy peak?
Dandy peaked in 1959, when 11 babies were given the name.
Is Dandy a girl or boy name?
Dandy is primarily a boy name (95% of babies named Dandy are boys).
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