Girl · 1258th of 27,321
Dannielle
Meaning, origin and U.S. popularity at a glance
4,050
Total Births
145
Years of Data
1987
Peak Popularity Year
208
Peak Births
Generational story
Where Dannielle 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
The name Dannielle originates from Hebrew, meaning 'God is my judge'. It evolved from the masculine Daniel through the French Danielle to its modern form. It is often associated with traits of strength and independence, though it does not have biblical relevance. The name gained popularity in the late 20th century and has several common variants, contributing to its current modern and trendy perception.
Etymology & cultural background Open the full meaning, origin, history, and variants
Etymology & Cultural Background
Pronunciation
/dəˈniːəl/
Origin
Hebrew
Etymology
The name Dannielle is derived from the Hebrew name Daniel, which means 'God is my judge'. The feminine form is often spelled with an extra 'n' or 'l', as in Dannielle.
Meaning
God is my judge
Language Evolution
Daniel (Hebrew), Danielle (French), Dannielle (Modern English)
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in the late 20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries, as a feminine variant of Daniel.
Variants & Derivatives
Danielle, Dani, Danyelle
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Dannielle is perceived as a modern and trendy name, often associated with strong and independent women.
Famous People
Dannielle Peazer - English dancer, Dannielle Brent - British actress
Trend Analysis
Girl Name Trend
Recent 3-Year Analysis
3-Year Trend:
Stable
25-Year Trend:
Relatively Stable
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Key Insights
Popularity Trend
Less Common name with 208 peak births in 1987
Geographic Spread
Popular across 26 US states, with strongest presence in Washington
Historical Span
Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends
Generational Impact
Influenced 6 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 6 generation and gender records
Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Recorded births |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 6926th of 9204 | 18 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 4764th of 12526 | 130 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 1322nd of 19264 | 1,345 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 1258th of 27321 | 2,016 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 4395th of 35406 | 495 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 16186th of 30306 | 46 |