Danny
boy name#628 in 2025Danny entered the US charts in 1900, peaked at #39 in 1947, ranks #628 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1900–2025
#628
rank today
#39
peak (1947)
445
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1900s | #1002 |
| 1910s | #966 |
| 1920s | #497 |
| 1930s | #206 |
| 1940s | #74 |
| 1950s | #43 |
| 1960s | #60 |
| 1970s | #97 |
| 1980s | #140 |
| 1990s | #225 |
| 2000s | #302 |
| 2010s | #434 |
| 2020s | #599 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Danny has been most popular in California, Texas, New York.
Living bearers
About 217,000 people named Danny are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Danny alive today was born around 1959, making them about 66 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 #628 among US boy names in 2025, with 445 babies given the name.
- When was the name Danny most popular?
- Danny peaked in 1947, reaching #39 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Danny with classmates?
- Danny will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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