Danny
Danny is a diminutive of Daniel, derived from the Hebrew name Daniyyel meaning 'God is my judge.' Originally a nickname, it has become a standalone name with a friendly, approachable quality.
Current Popularity
Popularity over time
Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 448. How this is calculated
Yearly values
- 2011: 863
- 2012: 774
- 2013: 762
- 2014: 710
- 2015: 715
- 2016: 641
- 2017: 577
- 2018: 525
- 2019: 546
- 2020: 494
- 2021: 517
- 2022: 456
- 2023: 473
- 2024: 440
- 2025: 445
- 2026 (projected): 448
Good to Know
- •Easy to spell and pronounce across most languages
- •Has an informal, friendly feel that works well in casual settings
- •Can be used as a nickname for Daniel if a more formal option is desired
- •The double 'n' spelling is standard, though 'Dani' exists as an alternative
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Danny DeVito
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Danny Glover
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Danny Elfman
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Danny Trejo
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Statistics
286,648
Total births since 1880
1954
Peak year
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