Danielle
Every Danielle since 1937 — 373,698 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Danielle
Danielle is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #549 in 2025 with 550 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1937, 373,698 American babies have been named Danielle. Its peak came in 1987, when 17,086 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.
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 Danielle stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Danielle 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 | 550 | #549 | — | — |
| 2024 | 588 | #525 | — | — |
| 2023 | 621 | #494 | — | — |
| 2022 | 672 | #474 | — | — |
| 2021 | 709 | #438 | — | — |
| 2020 | 692 | #448 | — | — |
| 2019 | 739 | #432 | — | — |
| 2018 | 818 | #381 | — | — |
| 2017 | 917 | #351 | — | — |
| 2016 | 999 | #329 | — | — |
| 2015 | 1,092 | #295 | — | — |
| 2014 | 1,246 | #263 | — | — |
| 2013 | 1,239 | #259 | — | — |
| 2012 | 1,378 | #232 | 8 | #9,037 |
| 2011 | 1,500 | #207 | 6 | #11,138 |
| 2010 | 1,607 | #195 | 7 | #9,909 |
| 2009 | 1,935 | #167 | — | — |
| 2008 | 2,398 | #141 | 8 | #9,169 |
| 2007 | 2,779 | #122 | 8 | #9,086 |
| 2006 | 2,900 | #116 | 11 | #7,012 |
| 2005 | 3,133 | #102 | 8 | #8,462 |
| 2004 | 3,530 | #91 | 32 | #3,095 |
| 2003 | 3,865 | #82 | 14 | #5,330 |
| 2002 | 4,205 | #71 | 15 | #4,957 |
| 2001 | 4,791 | #63 | 10 | #6,555 |
| 2000 | 6,092 | #48 | 19 | #4,092 |
| 1995 | 10,653 | #24 | 32 | #2,408 |
| 1990 | 14,339 | #18 | 72 | #1,308 |
| 1985 | 15,417 | #18 | 105 | #884 |
| 1980 | 8,845 | #33 | 81 | #1,005 |
| 1975 | 6,412 | #42 | 46 | #1,261 |
| 1970 | 3,368 | #114 | 28 | #1,627 |
| 1965 | 1,306 | #235 | 10 | #2,651 |
| 1960 | 312 | #553 | — | — |
| 1955 | 187 | #684 | — | — |
| 1950 | 96 | #909 | — | — |
| 1945 | 93 | #774 | — | — |
| 1940 | 38 | #1,189 | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — | — | — |
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Famous people named Danielle
- Danielle Darrieux Actor · 1917–2017
- Danielle Steel Writer · b. 1947
- Danielle Mitterrand Politician · 1924–2011
- Danielle Panabaker Actor · b. 1987
- Danielle Harris Actor · b. 1977
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Danielle in 2025?
Danielle ranked #549 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 550 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Danielle?
373,698 babies have been named Danielle in the United States since 1937, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Danielle most popular?
Danielle peaked in 1987, when 17,086 newborns received the name.
Is Danielle a boy or girl name?
Danielle is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Danielle rising or falling?
Danielle is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Danielle?
Well-known people named Danielle include Danielle Darrieux (actor), Danielle Steel (writer), Danielle Mitterrand (politician).