Girl · 18th of 27,321
Danielle
Meaning, origin and U.S. popularity at a glance
373,134
Total Births
145
Years of Data
1987
Peak Popularity Year
17,085
Peak Births
Generational story
Where Danielle stands across generations
Rankings for U.S. births from 2013 to 2024.
Based on the most recent three-year movement in the national data.
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Meaning, origin & U.S. popularity
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 Open the full meaning, origin, history, and variants
Etymology & Cultural Background
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
Trend Analysis
Boy Name Trend
Recent 3-Year Analysis
3-Year Trend:
Stable
25-Year Trend:
Relatively Stable
Girl Name Trend
Recent 3-Year Analysis
3-Year Trend:
Stable
25-Year Trend:
Gradually Declining
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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
Alternative spellings & similar sounds
Compare 34 names that share a similar pronunciation but use different spellings.
Historical Birth Statistics
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
Full popularity table across American generations 10 generation and gender records
Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Recorded births |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |