Danny
Peaked at #39 nationally in 1947, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1900, Danny has been recorded <1% of the time for girls and >99% of the time for boys.
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Danny — Girls (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#1583
in 1952
Current rank
#9046
in 2024
Years tracked
97
1918–2024
Trend
Rising
Tracked since 1918, Danny reached its peak popularity for girls in 1952, ranking #1583 nationally with 37 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #13416 (2014) to #9046 (2024) — a 33% improvement.
As of 2024, Danny ranks #9046 nationally for girls, with 11 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #9,046 | 11 |
| 2023 | #7,331 | 15 |
| 2022 | #7,365 | 15 |
| 2021 | #6,757 | 17 |
| 2020 | #7,646 | 14 |
| 2019 | #9,264 | 11 |
| 2018 | #8,737 | 12 |
| 2017 | #9,472 | 11 |
Danny — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#39
in 1947
Current rank
#641
in 2024
Years tracked
124
1900–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1900, Danny reached its peak popularity for boys in 1947, ranking #39 nationally with 8,069 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #429 (2014) to #641 (2024) — a 33% drop.
As of 2024, Danny ranks #641 nationally for boys, with 435 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #641 | 435 |
| 2023 | #598 | 473 |
| 2022 | #614 | 456 |
| 2021 | #553 | 516 |
| 2020 | #567 | 494 |
| 2019 | #522 | 546 |
| 2018 | #535 | 525 |
| 2017 | #502 | 577 |
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 — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Danny most popular?
Danny was most popular in 1947, when it ranked #39 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Danny becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently rising; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Danny?
At least 287,870 babies have been recorded with the name Danny in the US since 1900, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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