From the Dane's settlement
A rare English surname-turned-first name, Dansby likely originated as a habitational name referring to a farmstead or village established by a Danish settler. The suffix '-by' is a common Old Norse element meaning farm or settlement, frequently found in English place names. It has gained modern visibility in the United States primarily through professional sports.
About 21 boys were named Dansby in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Major League Baseball shortstop and All-Star
