Danica
From Slavic female given name, from the Slavic name for the Morning Star (an aspect of the planet Venus).
Every Danica since 1916 — 16,522 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Danica
Danica is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #1,634 in 2025 with 127 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1916, 16,522 American babies have been named Danica. Its peak came in 2007, when 1,109 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 Danica stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Danica year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 127 | #1,634 |
| 2024 | 137 | #1,554 |
| 2023 | 139 | #1,534 |
| 2022 | 180 | #1,309 |
| 2021 | 233 | #1,075 |
| 2020 | 203 | #1,158 |
| 2019 | 226 | #1,097 |
| 2018 | 263 | #995 |
| 2017 | 314 | #871 |
| 2016 | 325 | #867 |
| 2015 | 403 | #708 |
| 2014 | 553 | #558 |
| 2013 | 524 | #558 |
| 2012 | 599 | #509 |
| 2011 | 647 | #459 |
| 2010 | 737 | #425 |
| 2009 | 861 | #379 |
| 2008 | 991 | #336 |
| 2007 | 1,109 | #307 |
| 2006 | 935 | #353 |
| 2005 | 465 | #611 |
| 2004 | 204 | #1,118 |
| 2003 | 172 | #1,229 |
| 2002 | 173 | #1,187 |
| 2001 | 142 | #1,350 |
| 2000 | 192 | #1,075 |
| 1995 | 234 | #837 |
| 1990 | 351 | #639 |
| 1985 | 188 | #856 |
| 1980 | 161 | #929 |
| 1975 | 110 | #1,071 |
| 1970 | 78 | #1,344 |
| 1965 | 40 | #1,803 |
| 1960 | 7 | #5,277 |
| 1955 | 5 | #6,007 |
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Famous people named Danica
- Danica McKellar Actor · b. 1975
- Danica Patrick Racing driver · b. 1982
- Danica Roem Politician · b. 1984
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Danica mean?
From Slavic female given name, from the Slavic name for the Morning Star (an aspect of the planet Venus).
How popular is the name Danica in 2025?
Danica ranked #1,634 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 127 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Danica?
16,522 babies have been named Danica in the United States since 1916, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Danica most popular?
Danica peaked in 2007, when 1,109 newborns received the name.
Is Danica a boy or girl name?
Danica is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Danica rising or falling?
Danica is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Danica?
Well-known people named Danica include Danica McKellar (actor), Danica Patrick (racing driver), Danica Roem (politician).