Danish
Every Danish since 1983 — 425 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Danish
Danish is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #9,096 in 2025 with 8 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1983, 425 American babies have been named Danish. Its peak came in 2003, when 20 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 Danish stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Danish year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 | #9,096 |
| 2024 | 10 | #7,891 |
| 2023 | 6 | #11,130 |
| 2022 | 6 | #11,176 |
| 2021 | 7 | #9,952 |
| 2020 | 6 | #10,903 |
| 2019 | 10 | #7,760 |
| 2018 | 8 | #9,009 |
| 2017 | 11 | #7,202 |
| 2016 | 7 | #9,899 |
| 2015 | 5 | #12,486 |
| 2014 | 10 | #7,675 |
| 2013 | 6 | #11,038 |
| 2012 | 11 | #7,175 |
| 2011 | 13 | #6,318 |
| 2010 | 9 | #8,293 |
| 2009 | 9 | #8,443 |
| 2008 | 7 | #10,100 |
| 2007 | 11 | #7,201 |
| 2006 | 10 | #7,549 |
| 2005 | 14 | #5,635 |
| 2004 | 15 | #5,304 |
| 2003 | 20 | #4,140 |
| 2002 | 15 | #4,958 |
| 2001 | 11 | #6,106 |
| 2000 | 13 | #5,352 |
| 1995 | 15 | #4,093 |
| 1990 | 8 | #5,950 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Danish in 2025?
Danish ranked #9,096 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 8 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Danish?
425 babies have been named Danish in the United States since 1983, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Danish most popular?
Danish peaked in 2003, when 20 newborns received the name.
Is Danish a boy or girl name?
Danish is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Danish rising or falling?
Danish is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.