Danielle Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Danielle is a name of French origin, derived from the Hebrew name Daniel, meaning 'God is my judge.' It evolved from Daniel to its feminine form in French and gained popularity in English during the 20th century. The name conveys traits of elegance and strength and has biblical relevance through the story of Daniel in the Old Testament.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Danielle"
Pronunciation
/dænˈjɛl/
Origin
French
Etymology
Danielle is the feminine form of Daniel, which is derived from the Hebrew name דָּנִיֵּאל (Daniyyel), meaning 'God is my judge.'
Meaning
God is my judge
Language Evolution
Daniel (Hebrew), Danielle (French)
Biblical Background
The name is found in the Bible, as Daniel is a significant figure in the Old Testament.
Historical Usage
Danielle gained popularity in the English-speaking world during the 20th century as a feminine counterpart to Daniel.
Variants & Derivatives
Dani, Danna, Danita
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Danielle is viewed as a modern and elegant name, often associated with sophistication and strength.
Famous People
Danielle Steel, Danielle Peazer, Danielle Panabaker
📊 Danielle Name Trend Analysis
Boy Name Trend
Recent 3-Year Analysis
Girl Name Trend
Recent 3-Year Analysis
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Key Insights
Popularity Trend
Highly Popular name with 17,085 peak births in 1987
Geographic Spread
Popular across 51 US states, with strongest presence in Alaska
Historical Span
Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends
Generational Impact
Influenced 10 different American generations with varying popularity
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Danielle"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Danielle"
"Danielle" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 7552nd of 7552 | 5 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 1377th of 10718 | 621 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 1332nd of 16616 | 1,045 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 5546th of 24088 | 224 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 1405th of 9204 | 556 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 549th of 12526 | 5,541 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 70th of 19264 | 79,580 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 18th of 27321 | 212,974 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 81st of 35406 | 62,266 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 363rd of 30306 | 10,322 |
Regional Popularity of "Danielle" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
36.09% 1060th/2937 |
32.18% 1121st/3483 |
46.42% 1633rd/3518 |
41.02% 1659th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
35.36% 1303rd/3685 |
28.89% 1293rd/4475 |
26.61% 1382nd/5194 |
26.37% 1666th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- |
76.12% 3931st/5164 |
56.19% 4109th/7313 |
- |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Danielle" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
60.28% 932nd/1546 |
49.42% 769th/1556 |
- |
51.33% 794th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
24.61% 548th/2227 |
15.97% 388th/2430 |
31.93% 911th/2853 |
16.11% 447th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
2.72% 80th/2937 |
0.98% 34th/3483 |
3.52% 124th/3518 |
1.48% 60th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
0.46% 17th/3685 |
0.29% 13th/4475 |
0.54% 28th/5194 |
0.28% 18th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
1.77% 81st/4582 |
1.10% 57th/5164 |
1.20% 88th/7313 |
1.22% 91st/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
9.64% 384th/3984 |
8.65% 388th/4487 |
5.32% 363rd/6822 |
5.80% 364th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Danielle"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Danielle" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.
Comprehensive Regional & Generational Popularity Trends of "Danielle" in the United States
The name Danielle is most popular in Alaska, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been gradually declining. From 2020-2022, Danielle has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, too falling for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, falling for female in South, stalled for male in West, falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, too rising for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, too rising for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, too rising for female in South, stalled for male in West, too rising for female in West. Across generations, 'Danielle' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 7552nd out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1377th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1332nd out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 5546th out of 24088 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1405th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 549th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 70th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 18th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 81st out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 363rd out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Danielle' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.