How Many People Are Named Dani?

Complete statistics for the name Dani in the United States — including rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, and state data.

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

Dani
Very Rare
11,030
Estimated People
1 in 29,918
1 in X Americans
2022
Peak Popularity
Female
Predicted Gender
Origin
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Tradition
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⚥ Gender Distribution
♂ Male
1,060 (10%)
♀ Female
9,970 (90%)
10%
male
📊 Age Distribution Analysis
Avg Age: 27

Population Share

📈 Popularity Over Time
📅 Decade-by-Decade Breakdown
📍 State-Wise Distribution
Alabama 73
Arkansas 77
Arizona 178
California 1,343
Colorado 106
Connecticut 11
Florida 211
Georgia 210
Iowa 31
Idaho 19
Illinois 196
Indiana 142
Kansas 17
Kentucky 110
Louisiana 180
Massachusetts 47
Maryland 45
Michigan 198
Minnesota 70
Missouri 173
Mississippi 61
Montana 5
North Carolina 142
North Dakota 5
Nebraska 11
New Jersey 93
New Mexico 5
Nevada 32
New York 428
Ohio 290
Oklahoma 111
Oregon 44
Pennsylvania 271
South Carolina 44
Tennessee 141
Texas 875
Utah 71
Virginia 52
Washington 142
Wisconsin 69
West Virginia 11
🔎 Name Characteristics
Repeated characters 0.0%
Starts with "A" 0.0%
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How Many People Have the Name Dani in the US?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 11,030 people in the United States currently share the name Dani. That works out to roughly 1 in every 29,918 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category among all names tracked in US records. For context on where this falls on the full spectrum, see the name rarity guide.

Is Dani a Common or Rare Name?

Dani is classified as Very Rare when scored against the entire US population. Our rarity scale runs from Very Common (top names shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness when choosing a baby name, genealogists narrow down records, and curious individuals settle debates about their own identity.

What Does the Name Dani Mean?

The meaning, language of origin, cultural and religious background for Dani are covered in full on the Dani name meaning & origin page. For a broader look at thousands of names, browse the name meaning directory.

Gender Breakdown: Is Dani Male or Female?

Of all recorded bearers of Dani in SSA data, approximately 10% are male and 90% are female. Dani is used almost exclusively as a female name in the United States. See our guide to gender-neutral names for more on how naming norms evolve.

When Was Dani Most Popular?

The name Dani reached peak popularity in 2022, with 431 babies registered that year. Our article on 2025 baby name trends explores these forces in detail.

Where Is Dani Most Common in the US?

The state-by-state breakdown above shows estimated bearer counts for Dani across all 50 states. Highly populous states like California, Texas, and New York naturally show higher counts for almost every name simply due to population size.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures on this page 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.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Dani?

Approximately 11,030 people in the United States share the name Dani, based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling.

Is Dani a rare name?

Dani is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 29,918 Americans has this name.

What does the name Dani mean?

The meaning and origin of Dani is displayed in the Name Meaning and Origin section at the top of this page. Browse the name meaning directory at https://howmanyofme.site/name-meaning/ for more names.

Is Dani more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 10% of people named Dani are male and 90% are female. The predicted gender is Female.

When was Dani most popular?

The name Dani reached its peak in 2022, with 431 registrations that year.

Are these statistics exact?

No. All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. Exact real-time name counts are not publicly available. See the methodology page at https://howmanyofme.site/methodology/ for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. They are not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Total People11,030
RarityVery Rare
1 in X1 in 29,918
GenderFemale
Avg Age27
Peak Year2022
Male %10%
Female %90%

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