How Many People Are Named Danh?

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

Danh
Very Rare
Vietnamese

Danh is a very rare male name, with only 207 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 1,592,025 Americans. This name peaked in popularity in 1990 with 13 births, showing it's a stable, newer-generation choice.

~1,646
Living in US
1 in 201,367
Americans
1990
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Vietnamese origin, meaning 'to lead'
🌐
Origin
Vietnamese
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 9
Personality Traits
Determined Resilient Confident
9
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 9 are often seen as compassionate and philanthropic.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

164,534
Worldwide Bearers
#6,395
Global Rank
🇻🇳 Vietnam
159,356
🇺🇸 United States
2,260
🇵🇰 Pakistan
797
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
758
🇨🇮 Ivory Coast
526
🇨🇦 Canada
242
🇮🇷 Iran
124
🇹🇭 Thailand
59
🇶🇦 Qatar
51
🇲🇾 Malaysia
45

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
207 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 34
60
Would be under 30 (28%)
156
Would be 30–60 (72%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 216 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: 1990

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
68
Classic Feel
29
Modern Appeal
71
International
100

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

📜 Danh Through the Generations

Danh has seen steady usage since its peak in 1990, with a notable shift in the age distribution of those named Danh. The majority, 72%, fall within the 30-60 age range, indicating a modern name embraced by parents of that generation. With an average age of 34, Danh is predominantly found among adults, with fewer under-30s and none over 60, suggesting it's a name that's been adopted more recently rather than being passed down through families.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 6

✨ Similar Names to Danh

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Danh's Vietnamese roots

📄 About the Name Danh

How Many People Have the Name Danh?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,646 people in the United States currently share the name Danh. That works out to roughly 1 in every 201,367 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Danh a Common or Rare Name?

Danh 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 Danh Mean?

Danh means "Vietnamese origin, meaning 'to lead'" and comes from Vietnamese origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Danh Most Popular?

The name Danh reached peak popularity in 1990, with 13 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

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 Danh?

Approximately 1,646 people named Danh live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,646. That works out to roughly 1 in 201,367 Americans.

Is Danh a rare name?

Danh is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 201,367 Americans has this name.

What does the name Danh mean?

Danh means "Vietnamese origin, meaning 'to lead'" and comes from Vietnamese origins.

Is Danh more male or female?

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

When was Danh most popular?

Danh peaked in 1990 with 13 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

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 US1,646
All-Time Births1,646
1 in X1 in 201,367
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age34
Peak Year1990
World Rank#6,395
Male %100%
Female %0%

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

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.