How Many People Are Named Danie?

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

Danie
Very Rare
Hebrew

Danie has a classic yet modern feel. Only 660 people in the US are named Danie, making it super rare, just 1 in 500,010 Americans. It peaked in 1984 with 25 births that year.

~660
Living in US
1 in 500,010
Americans
1984
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
God is my judge
🌐
Origin
Hebrew
🌟
Lucky Day
Thursday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 6
Personality Traits
Warm Responsible Loyal Nurturing
6
Life Path Number

The number 6 is traditionally associated with responsibility, love, and caring for others. People connected to this number tend to be nurturing, family-oriented, and drawn to creating harmony in their surroundings.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

24,812
Worldwide Bearers
#32,202
Global Rank
🇿🇦 South Africa
7,460
🇺🇸 United States
3,218
🇭🇹 Haiti
2,547
🇨🇩 DR Congo
2,458
🇲🇬 Madagascar
2,418
🇵🇭 Philippines
1,096
🇮🇩 Indonesia
732
🇨🇦 Canada
425
🇨🇲 Cameroon
394
🇬🇭 Ghana
393

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
428 (65%)
♀ Female
232 (35%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 52
98
Would be under 30 (12%)
438
Would be 30–60 (54%)
275
Would be over 60 (34%)

All 811 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: 1984

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Slowly rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
85
Classic Feel
43
Modern Appeal
57
International
98

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

📜 Danie Through the Generations

The name Danie carries a unique history, with only 660 people currently living in the US, despite 811 total births since inception. This stark contrast highlights its rarity. The peak year of 1984 saw 25 births, indicating a brief but notable surge in popularity. Interestingly, the age distribution shows a fairly even spread, with 12% under 30, 54% aged 30-60, and 34% over 60. This suggests a long-standing presence across multiple generations, though the majority are now middle-aged or older. The name's slow rise in popularity is also noteworthy, as it continues to gain traction without a dramatic shift in trends.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 6
California 5

✨ Similar Names to Danie

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Danie's Hebrew roots

📄 About the Name Danie

How Many People Have the Name Danie?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 660 people in the United States currently share the name Danie. That works out to roughly 1 in every 500,010 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Danie a Common or Rare Name?

Danie 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 Danie Mean?

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

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Danie in SSA data, approximately 65% are male and 35% are female.

When Was Danie Most Popular?

The name Danie reached peak popularity in 1984, with 25 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly rising.

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 Danie?

Approximately 660 people named Danie live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 811. That works out to roughly 1 in 500,010 Americans.

Is Danie a rare name?

Danie is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 500,010 Americans has this name.

What does the name Danie mean?

Danie means "God is my judge" and comes from Hebrew origins.

Is Danie more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 65% of people named Danie are male and 35% are female.

When was Danie most popular?

Danie peaked in 1984 with 25 births that year. Current trend: Slowly rising.

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 US660
All-Time Births811
1 in X1 in 500,010
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age52
Peak Year1984
World Rank#32,202
Male %65%
Female %35%

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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.