Danielle
Peaked at #14 nationally in 1987, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1937, Danielle has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Danielle — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#14
in 1987
Current rank
#523
in 2024
Years tracked
88
1937–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1937, Danielle reached its peak popularity for girls in 1987, ranking #14 nationally with 17,009 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #263 (2014) to #523 (2024) — a 50% drop.
As of 2024, Danielle ranks #523 nationally for girls, with 588 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #523 | 588 |
| 2023 | #494 | 619 |
| 2022 | #474 | 671 |
| 2021 | #440 | 707 |
| 2020 | #447 | 691 |
| 2019 | #432 | 739 |
| 2018 | #381 | 818 |
| 2017 | #351 | 916 |
Danielle — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#884
in 1985
Last ranked
#9037
in 2012
Years tracked
48
1963–2012
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1963, Danielle reached its peak popularity for boys in 1985, ranking #884 nationally with 105 babies given the name that year.
Danielle hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 2012, when it stood at #9037.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | #9,037 | 8 |
| 2011 | #11,136 | 6 |
| 2010 | #9,906 | 7 |
| 2008 | #9,169 | 8 |
| 2007 | #9,086 | 8 |
| 2006 | #7,012 | 11 |
| 2005 | #8,462 | 8 |
| 2004 | #3,093 | 32 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Danielle most popular?
Danielle was most popular in 1987, when it ranked #14 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Danielle becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Danielle?
At least 373,134 babies have been recorded with the name Danielle in the US since 1937, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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