Danielle
Danielle is the French feminine form of Daniel, derived from the Hebrew name meaning 'God is my judge.' It gained widespread popularity in English-speaking countries during the mid-20th century and carries an elegant, sophisticated quality.
Current Popularity
Popularity over time
Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 531. How this is calculated
Yearly values
- 2011: 1,500
- 2012: 1,378
- 2013: 1,239
- 2014: 1,246
- 2015: 1,092
- 2016: 999
- 2017: 917
- 2018: 818
- 2019: 739
- 2020: 692
- 2021: 709
- 2022: 672
- 2023: 621
- 2024: 588
- 2025: 550
- 2026 (projected): 531
Good to Know
- •Easy to spell and pronounce in most languages
- •Works well in both professional and casual settings
- •Offers versatile nickname options from tomboyish to elegant
- •Strong biblical connection through its Hebrew roots
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Famous People
Danielle Steel
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Danielle Brooks
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Danielle Panabaker
Actress (The Flash)
Statistics
371,803
Total births since 1880
1987
Peak year
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