How Many People Are Named Dann?

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

Dann
Very Rare
modern American coinage

Dann is a very rare female name, with only 1,767 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 186,782 Americans. The majority of Danns are over 60, giving the name a decidedly older-generation feel.

~3,120
Living in US
1 in 106,234
Americans
1957
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Dan
🌐
Origin
modern American coinage
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 6
Personality Traits
Determined Resilient
6
Life Path Number

Life-path number 6 symbolizes harmony, responsibility, and nurturing.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

1,767
Worldwide Bearers
#53,791
Global Rank
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
68
🇧🇷 Brazil
68
🇵🇪 Peru
65
🇫🇷 France
38
🇷🇺 Russia
30
🇲🇾 Malaysia
28
🇨🇴 Colombia
28
🇦🇺 Australia
23
🇨🇱 Chile
23
🇿🇦 South Africa
21

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
779 (44%)
♀ Female
988 (56%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 64
22
Would be under 30 (1%)
693
Would be 30–60 (31%)
1,519
Would be over 60 (68%)

All 2,234 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: 1957

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
92
Classic Feel
59
Modern Appeal
41
International
5

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

📜 Dann Through the Generations

Dann peaked in popularity in 1957 with 116 births, but its usage has remained stable since then. Today, there are 1,767 people named Dann in the United States, with 68% being over 60 years old. This age distribution skews the name towards older individuals, reflecting its enduring presence among the older generation despite its rarity.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Texas 250
California 111
Michigan 45
Pennsylvania 27
Wisconsin 23
Minnesota 20
New York 16
Illinois 15
Ohio 11
Oregon 8

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Dann's modern American coinage roots

📄 About the Name Dann

How Many People Have the Name Dann?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 3,120 people in the United States currently share the name Dann. That works out to roughly 1 in every 106,234 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Dann a Common or Rare Name?

Dann 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 Dann Mean?

Dann means "creative variant of Dan" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 6.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Dann in SSA data, approximately 44% are male and 56% are female.

When Was Dann Most Popular?

The name Dann reached peak popularity in 1957, with 116 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 Dann?

Approximately 3,120 people named Dann live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 3,120. That works out to roughly 1 in 106,234 Americans.

Is Dann a rare name?

Dann is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 106,234 Americans has this name.

What does the name Dann mean?

Dann means "creative variant of Dan" and comes from modern American coinage origins.

Is Dann more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 44% of people named Dann are male and 56% are female.

When was Dann most popular?

Dann peaked in 1957 with 116 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 US3,120
All-Time Births3,120
1 in X1 in 106,234
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age64
Peak Year1957
World Rank#53,791
Male %44%
Female %56%

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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.