Danita
girl nameDanita entered the US charts in 1932, peaked at #551 in 1958, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1932–2025
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rank today
#551
peak (1958)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1930s | #3761 |
| 1940s | #2732 |
| 1950s | #1085 |
| 1960s | #599 |
| 1970s | #789 |
| 1980s | #1574 |
| 1990s | #4037 |
| 2000s | #8592 |
| 2010s | #12550 |
| 2020s | #12812 |
Living bearers
About 6,800 people named Danita are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Danita alive today was born around 1966, making them about 59 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Danita in 2025?
- Danita is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Danita most popular?
- Danita peaked in 1958, reaching #551 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Danita with classmates?
- Danita will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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