Danny
girl name#6546 in 2025Danny entered the US charts in 1918, peaked at #1578 in 1952, ranks #6546 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1918–2025
#6546
rank today
#1578
peak (1952)
17
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #4809 |
| 1920s | #3642 |
| 1930s | #3420 |
| 1940s | #2564 |
| 1950s | #1986 |
| 1960s | #2226 |
| 1970s | #2969 |
| 1980s | #4356 |
| 1990s | #7278 |
| 2000s | #11214 |
| 2010s | #10534 |
| 2020s | #7378 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Danny has been most popular in TX.
Living bearers
About 1,500 people named Danny are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Danny alive today was born around 1969, making them about 56 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Danny in 2025?
- Danny ranks #6546 among US girl names in 2025, with 17 babies given the name.
- When was the name Danny most popular?
- Danny peaked in 1952, reaching #1578 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Danny with classmates?
- Danny will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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