Dannah
Every Dannah since 1965 — 620 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Dannah
Dannah is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #8,999 in 2025 with 11 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1965, 620 American babies have been named Dannah. Its peak came in 1999, when 26 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
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 Dannah stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Dannah year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 11 | #8,999 |
| 2024 | 13 | #8,071 |
| 2023 | 7 | #12,446 |
| 2022 | 7 | #12,554 |
| 2021 | 5 | #15,816 |
| 2020 | — | — |
| 2019 | 16 | #7,109 |
| 2018 | 13 | #8,259 |
| 2017 | 13 | #8,395 |
| 2016 | 13 | #8,510 |
| 2015 | 14 | #8,113 |
| 2014 | 19 | #6,519 |
| 2013 | 21 | #6,070 |
| 2012 | 14 | #8,311 |
| 2011 | 18 | #6,931 |
| 2010 | 24 | #5,659 |
| 2009 | 15 | #8,159 |
| 2008 | 10 | #11,001 |
| 2007 | 13 | #9,143 |
| 2006 | 12 | #9,436 |
| 2005 | 14 | #8,004 |
| 2004 | 13 | #8,378 |
| 2003 | 17 | #6,665 |
| 2002 | 12 | #8,418 |
| 2001 | 11 | #8,908 |
| 2000 | 13 | #7,686 |
| 1995 | 19 | #5,065 |
| 1990 | 14 | #6,201 |
| 1985 | 5 | #11,037 |
| 1980 | 8 | #7,565 |
| 1975 | 6 | #8,213 |
| 1970 | — | — |
| 1965 | 10 | #4,254 |
| 1960 | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Dannah in 2025?
Dannah ranked #8,999 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 11 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Dannah?
620 babies have been named Dannah in the United States since 1965, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Dannah most popular?
Dannah peaked in 1999, when 26 newborns received the name.
Is Dannah a boy or girl name?
Dannah is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Dannah rising or falling?
Dannah is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.