How Many People Are Named Danelle?

Complete statistics for the name Danelle: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Danelle
Very Rare
Hebrew

Danelle means 'oath of God' and is a rare name for girls. Only 1 in 48,967 Americans are named Danelle, making it very unique. The name peaked in popularity back in 1974.

~6,739
Living in US
1 in 48,967
Americans
1974
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Oath of God
🌐
Origin
Hebrew
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 8
Personality Traits
Strong Determined Compassionate
8
Life Path Number

Life-path number 8 represents leadership and authority.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

6,739
Worldwide Bearers
#60,230
Global Rank
🇩🇪 Germany
14
🇳🇱 Netherlands
12
🇯🇲 Jamaica
9
🇨🇴 Colombia
8
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Scotland
8
🇫🇷 France
7
🇹🇭 Thailand
6
🇩🇴 Dominican Republic
4
🇵🇪 Peru
3
🇸🇬 Singapore
3

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
42 (1%)
♀ Female
6,697 (99%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 47
657
Would be under 30 (9%)
5,532
Would be 30–60 (77%)
966
Would be over 60 (14%)

All 7,155 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1974

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
96
Classic Feel
52
Modern Appeal
48
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Danelle Through the Generations

Danelle has been a name that's seen its ups and downs over the years. With only 265 births in 1974, it marked the peak of its popularity. Today, people named Danelle are mostly in their forties and fifties, with just over 650 under thirty and nearly a thousand over sixty. It's a name that's declining but still holds a special place between classic and modern.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 993
Pennsylvania 344
Ohio 291
Michigan 228
New York 227
Texas 214
Illinois 208
Minnesota 204
Washington 180
Colorado 163

✨ Similar Names to Danelle

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Danelle's Hebrew roots

📄 About the Name Danelle

How Many People Have the Name Danelle?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 6,739 people in the United States currently share the name Danelle. That works out to roughly 1 in every 48,967 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Danelle a Common or Rare Name?

Danelle is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Danelle Mean?

Danelle means "oath of God" and comes from Hebrew origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Danelle in SSA data, approximately 1% are male and 99% are female.

When Was Danelle Most Popular?

The name Danelle reached peak popularity in 1974, with 265 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Danelle?

Approximately 6,739 people named Danelle live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 7,155. That works out to roughly 1 in 48,967 Americans.

Is Danelle a rare name?

Danelle is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 48,967 Americans has this name.

What does the name Danelle mean?

Danelle means "oath of God" and comes from Hebrew origins.

Is Danelle more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 1% of people named Danelle are male and 99% are female.

When was Danelle most popular?

Danelle peaked in 1974 with 265 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US6,739
All-Time Births7,155
1 in X1 in 48,967
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age47
Peak Year1974
World Rank#60,230
Male %1%
Female %99%

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Data Source

Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.