Danae
Every Danae since 1947 — 7,449 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Danae
Danae is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #2,417 in 2025 with 74 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1947, 7,449 American babies have been named Danae. Its peak came in 2001, when 212 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Danae stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Danae year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 74 | #2,417 | — | — |
| 2024 | 170 | #1,344 | — | — |
| 2023 | 116 | #1,763 | — | — |
| 2022 | 107 | #1,887 | — | — |
| 2021 | 122 | #1,699 | — | — |
| 2020 | 103 | #1,873 | — | — |
| 2019 | 112 | #1,820 | — | — |
| 2018 | 87 | #2,165 | — | — |
| 2017 | 85 | #2,228 | — | — |
| 2016 | 58 | #2,912 | — | — |
| 2015 | 86 | #2,198 | — | — |
| 2014 | 102 | #1,960 | — | — |
| 2013 | 106 | #1,890 | — | — |
| 2012 | 98 | #1,986 | — | — |
| 2011 | 121 | #1,715 | — | — |
| 2010 | 132 | #1,630 | — | — |
| 2009 | 148 | #1,531 | — | — |
| 2008 | 163 | #1,447 | — | — |
| 2007 | 160 | #1,461 | — | — |
| 2006 | 182 | #1,293 | — | — |
| 2005 | 181 | #1,253 | — | — |
| 2004 | 200 | #1,142 | — | — |
| 2003 | 196 | #1,124 | — | — |
| 2002 | 202 | #1,057 | — | — |
| 2001 | 212 | #1,011 | — | — |
| 2000 | 171 | #1,171 | — | — |
| 1995 | 163 | #1,091 | — | — |
| 1990 | 191 | #976 | 6 | #7,365 |
| 1985 | 124 | #1,149 | — | — |
| 1980 | 77 | #1,533 | — | — |
| 1975 | 55 | #1,714 | — | — |
| 1970 | 39 | #2,087 | — | — |
| 1965 | 25 | #2,418 | — | — |
| 1960 | 15 | #3,239 | — | — |
| 1955 | 16 | #2,855 | — | — |
| 1950 | 7 | #4,398 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Danae in 2025?
Danae ranked #2,417 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 74 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Danae?
7,449 babies have been named Danae in the United States since 1947, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Danae most popular?
Danae peaked in 2001, when 212 newborns received the name.
Is Danae a boy or girl name?
Danae is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Danae rising or falling?
Danae is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.