Dani
Every Dani since 1942 — 11,424 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Dani
Dani is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #747 in 2025 with 364 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1942, 11,424 American babies have been named Dani — about 91% girls and 9% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2022, when 462 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Dani stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Dani 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 | 364 | #747 | 25 | #4,158 |
| 2024 | 420 | #680 | 37 | #3,230 |
| 2023 | 364 | #773 | 36 | #3,308 |
| 2022 | 432 | #674 | 30 | #3,707 |
| 2021 | 389 | #732 | 21 | #4,665 |
| 2020 | 337 | #803 | 35 | #3,218 |
| 2019 | 311 | #861 | 26 | #4,030 |
| 2018 | 284 | #939 | 23 | #4,390 |
| 2017 | 246 | #1,046 | 20 | #4,778 |
| 2016 | 244 | #1,070 | 28 | #3,798 |
| 2015 | 259 | #1,033 | 31 | #3,532 |
| 2014 | 249 | #1,041 | 23 | #4,292 |
| 2013 | 232 | #1,069 | 30 | #3,515 |
| 2012 | 233 | #1,072 | 19 | #4,898 |
| 2011 | 210 | #1,165 | 22 | #4,396 |
| 2010 | 178 | #1,318 | 33 | #3,325 |
| 2009 | 212 | #1,185 | 33 | #3,351 |
| 2008 | 245 | #1,065 | 33 | #3,359 |
| 2007 | 212 | #1,194 | 32 | #3,393 |
| 2006 | 162 | #1,398 | 22 | #4,253 |
| 2005 | 123 | #1,631 | 19 | #4,506 |
| 2004 | 120 | #1,620 | 12 | #6,213 |
| 2003 | 118 | #1,627 | 23 | #3,754 |
| 2002 | 112 | #1,645 | 23 | #3,690 |
| 2001 | 95 | #1,852 | 15 | #4,935 |
| 2000 | 97 | #1,793 | 13 | #5,350 |
| 1995 | 119 | #1,382 | 8 | #6,516 |
| 1990 | 95 | #1,587 | 11 | #4,734 |
| 1985 | 103 | #1,297 | 7 | #5,262 |
| 1980 | 88 | #1,409 | 14 | #3,133 |
| 1975 | 69 | #1,483 | 5 | #5,640 |
| 1970 | 64 | #1,530 | — | — |
| 1965 | 63 | #1,391 | 9 | #2,831 |
| 1960 | 54 | #1,505 | 10 | #2,722 |
| 1955 | 52 | #1,386 | — | — |
| 1950 | 15 | #2,684 | — | — |
| 1945 | 6 | #4,129 | — | — |
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Famous people named Dani
- Dani Rodrik Economist · b. 1957
- Dani Karavan Sculptor · b. 1930
- Dani Güiza Soccer player · b. 1980
- Dani Pedrosa Racing driver · b. 1985
- Dani Soccer player · b. 1951
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Dani in 2025?
Dani ranked #747 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 364 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Dani?
11,424 babies have been named Dani in the United States since 1942, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Dani most popular?
Dani peaked in 2022, when 462 newborns received the name.
Is Dani a boy or girl name?
Dani is used for both: about 91% of babies named Dani have been girls and 9% boys.
Is the name Dani rising or falling?
Dani is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Dani?
Well-known people named Dani include Dani Rodrik (economist), Dani Karavan (sculptor), Dani Güiza (soccer player).