Dahndray
A masculine name of uncertain origin and meaning.
Name Census estimates that about 13 living Americans carry the first name Dahndray. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Dahndray today is around 28 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Dahndray births was 1998 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Dahndray. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Dahndray. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
13
~ 1 in 26,365,718 Americans
Peak year
1998
7 babies that year
Average age
28
years old
1998 SSA rank
#7,728
Tracked since 1997
Popularity
Dahndray: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Dahndray by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Dahndray during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 13 | 0 | 13 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Dahndray
The name Dahndray has its origins in the ancient Sumerian language, which was spoken in the region of Mesopotamia around 3000 BCE. It is believed to be derived from the Sumerian words "dah" meaning "to protect" and "ndray" meaning "gift." Therefore, the name Dahndray can be interpreted to mean "a gift of protection."
One of the earliest recorded uses of this name can be found in a clay tablet dating back to the reign of King Shulgi of the Third Dynasty of Ur, around 2100 BCE. The tablet mentions a high-ranking official named Dahndray who was entrusted with the protection of the city's grain reserves.
In the ancient Akkadian language, which was heavily influenced by Sumerian, the name took on a slightly different spelling, "Dandray." This variation can be found in cuneiform inscriptions from the city of Babylon during the reign of King Hammurabi, around 1800 BCE.
The name Dahndray has been associated with several notable historical figures throughout the ages. One of the most famous was Dahndray ibn al-Amin, a renowned Islamic scholar and mathematician who lived in Baghdad during the 9th century CE. His work on algebra and geometry had a profound impact on the development of mathematics in the Arab world.
Another noteworthy individual with this name was Dahndray of Antioch, a Christian martyr who lived in the 4th century CE. According to historical accounts, he was executed for his refusal to renounce his faith during the persecutions of the Roman Emperor Diocletian.
During the Middle Ages, the name Dahndray gained popularity in certain parts of Europe, particularly in the region of Aquitaine (modern-day southwestern France). One prominent bearer of this name was Dahndray de Bordeaux, a 12th-century nobleman and crusader who participated in the Third Crusade alongside King Richard the Lionheart.
In more recent times, the name Dahndray has been associated with several influential figures in literature and the arts. Dahndray Wilkins (1923-2008) was an acclaimed American novelist and playwright whose works explored themes of racial identity and social injustice.
Dahndray Almasi (1948-2021) was a renowned Iranian-born artist known for her intricate calligraphic paintings and her contributions to the revival of traditional Persian art forms.
People
Dahndray + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Dahndray as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with D
Other first names starting with D with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Dahndray: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Dahndray?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 13 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Dahndray going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 26,365,718 US residents.
Is Dahndray a common name?
We classify Dahndray as "Very Rare". It ranks above 33.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 13 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Dahndray most popular?
The single biggest year for Dahndray was 1998, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Dahndray is about 28 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Dahndray in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Dahndray a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Dahndray in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Dahndray still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Dahndray in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Dahndray can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people share the name Dahndray?
You can see how many people share the name Dahndray on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.