Danielle

ClassicElegantFeminineSophisticatedTimeless

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

#549 for girls

in the United States (2025)

Projected 2026: #559, likely #482 to #636

↗Declining

Popularity over time

193019502020
Recent years · births per year

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

Common nicknames: Dani, Danny, Elle, Ellie, Danni
  • •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

Famous People

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Danielle Steel

Bestselling novelist

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Danielle Fishel

Actress (Boy Meets World)

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Danielle Brooks

Actress and singer

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Danielle Panabaker

Actress (The Flash)

Statistics

371,803

Total births since 1880

1987

Peak year

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