How Many People Are Named Danette?

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

Danette
Very Rare
French

Danette means 'God is my judge' and is a rare female name. Only 1 in 35,370 Americans are named Danette, making it very uncommon. The majority of people named Danette are over 60, reflecting its peak popularity in 1966.

~9,330
Living in US
1 in 35,370
Americans
1966
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
God is my judge
🌐
Origin
French
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 6
Personality Traits
Determined Compassionate
6
Life Path Number

Life-path number 6 represents harmony, balance, and responsibility.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

9,330
Worldwide Bearers
#39,302
Global Rank
🇭🇹 Haiti
19
🇯🇲 Jamaica
16
🇶🇦 Qatar
15
🇲🇽 Mexico
14
🇨🇱 Chile
12
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
8
🇮🇳 India
6
🇧🇷 Brazil
6
🇫🇷 France
4
🇵🇪 Peru
4

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
9,330 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 58
306
Would be under 30 (3%)
5,197
Would be 30–60 (50%)
4,884
Would be over 60 (47%)

All 10,387 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: 1966

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Slowly declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
97
Classic Feel
58
Modern Appeal
42
International
5

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

📜 Danette Through the Generations

Danette, a name that peaked in popularity in 1966 with 501 births, has seen a steady decline since then. Today, there are approximately 9,330 people named Danette living in the United States, with the average age being 58 years old. Interestingly, 47% of those named Danette are over 60, indicating a strong generational skew towards older individuals. This trend suggests that while Danette was once a popular choice, it's now considered a classic name rather than a modern one.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 1,358
Illinois 561
New York 512
Texas 511
Pennsylvania 482
Ohio 479
Michigan 370
Washington 288
Louisiana 255
Colorado 246

✨ Similar Names to Danette

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Danette's French roots

📄 About the Name Danette

How Many People Have the Name Danette?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 9,330 people in the United States currently share the name Danette. That works out to roughly 1 in every 35,370 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Danette a Common or Rare Name?

Danette 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 Danette Mean?

Danette means "God is my judge" and comes from French origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 6.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Danette in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Danette Most Popular?

The name Danette reached peak popularity in 1966, with 501 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly 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 Danette?

Approximately 9,330 people named Danette live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 10,387. That works out to roughly 1 in 35,370 Americans.

Is Danette a rare name?

Danette is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 35,370 Americans has this name.

What does the name Danette mean?

Danette means "God is my judge" and comes from French origins.

Is Danette more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Danette are male and 100% are female.

When was Danette most popular?

Danette peaked in 1966 with 501 births that year. Current trend: Slowly 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 US9,330
All-Time Births10,387
1 in X1 in 35,370
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age58
Peak Year1966
World Rank#39,302
Male %0%
Female %100%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.