Dansby
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Day's eye; the daisy flower
Origin: Old English dægeseage — from dæge (day) + eage (eye), because the daisy opens at dawn
Popularity: Ranked #4740 in 2025 with 21 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Danis, meaning day's eye; the daisy flower.
Similar names: danessa, danis, danish, dan, danah, danna, dannah, danni
Name length: 6 letters
How common is Dansby? About 1 in 158,500 babies born in 2025 were named Dansby, or roughly 0.1 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Dansby
What does the name Dansby mean?
Dansby means “Day's eye; the daisy flower” from Old English dægeseage — from dæge (day) + eage (eye), because the daisy opens at dawn roots.
What is the origin of the name Dansby?
Dansby has Old English dægeseage — from dæge (day) + eage (eye), because the daisy opens at dawn origin. The traditional meaning is “Day's eye; the daisy flower”.
How popular is Dansby?
Dansby ranked #4707 in 2025 — given to 21 babies that year.
When was Dansby most popular?
Dansby peaked in 2022 with 44 babies registered that year.
Is Dansby a boy or girl name?
Dansby is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Dansbys in registered births are male.
Is the name Dansby rising or falling in popularity?
Dansby has risen 11880 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #16587 in 2020 to #4707 in 2025.
How long has Dansby been recorded?
Dansby appears in birth records across 10 years — from 2016 through 2025.