Danielle
Complete Name Analysis & Etymology Guide
373,134 Total Births
145 Years of Data
1987 Peak Popularity Year
17,085 Peak Births

Danielle Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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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"

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Pronunciation

/dænˈjɛl/

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Origin

French

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Etymology

Danielle is the feminine form of Daniel, which is derived from the Hebrew name דָּנִיֵּאל (Daniyyel), meaning 'God is my judge.'

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Meaning

God is my judge

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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.

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Historical Usage

Danielle gained popularity in the English-speaking world during the 20th century as a feminine counterpart to Daniel.

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Variants & Derivatives

Dani, Danna, Danita

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Modern Popularity & Image

Currently, Danielle is viewed as a modern and elegant name, often associated with sophistication and strength.

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Famous People

Danielle Steel, Danielle Peazer, Danielle Panabaker

📊 Danielle Name Trend Analysis

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Boy Name Trend

Recent 3-Year Analysis

3-Year Trend: Stable
25-Year Trend: Relatively Stable
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Girl Name Trend

Recent 3-Year Analysis

3-Year Trend: Stable
25-Year Trend: Gradually Declining

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✨ Danielle Name Meaning & Significance

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Popularity Trend

Highly Popular name with 17,085 peak births in 1987

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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

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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
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Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
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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.

Infographic: Danielle name meaning, origin, and popularity trends in the United States (US baby name analysis chart)
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