Danae Boy

Popularity: — · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

PronunciationDAN-ay / /ˈdeɪ.ni/

Greek; Latin

Meaning

Greek: 'abundant'; Latin: 'gift'

Historical & Cultural Background

Danae is a figure from Greek mythology, known as the mother of Perseus. She was the daughter of Acrisius, the king of Argos, and was famously locked away to prevent a prophecy. The name has been used in various cultures and has seen variations in spelling and pronunciation. In modern times, it has been adopted as a given name in several countries.

Trend Summary

The name Danae has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with periods of increased interest.

Similar Names

DariusDana

Variants

  • Denae
  • Danai

International Variants

  • Danea (Italian)
  • Danais (French)

Famous people named Danae

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Fictional characters named Danae

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Sibling Suggestions

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Danae was first seen in the United States in 1990. Danae has ranked as high as #1221 nationally, which occurred in 1990, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Danae has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Danae

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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19906