Danielle Girl

Popularity: #474 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: dan-ee-EL /dæn.iˈɛl/

Origin: Hebrew; French

Meaning: Hebrew: God is my judge; French: feminine form of Daniel

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Danielle is of Hebrew origin, derived from the name Daniel, which means "God is my judge." The Hebrew name דָּנִיֵּאל (Daniyyel) was transliterated into Greek as Δανιήλ (Daniēl) and subsequently into Latin as Danielis. The name entered Old French as "Danièle," which was later adopted into English as Danielle, particularly in the 20th century as a feminine form of Daniel.

Historically, Daniel is a significant biblical figure, known for his wisdom and ability to interpret dreams, as recounted in the Book of Daniel, which dates back to the 6th century BCE. The name gained prominence in Christian contexts due to its association with saints, notably Saint Daniel, a martyr of the early Christian church.

The name's enduring presence in religious texts, including the Septuagint and the Vulgate, contributed to its widespread use in various cultures. Culturally, Danielle has been embraced in various literary and artistic contexts, symbolizing strength and divine judgment.

The name has been associated with numerous notable figures throughout history, including royalty and influential women in literature and the arts. Its diminutive form, Dani, has also emerged as a popular variant, reflecting a more casual or affectionate usage.

The name's rich etymological roots and historical significance have allowed it to resonate across different cultures and eras, maintaining a lasting legacy.

Famous people named Danielle

In this section, you will find notable people named Danielle. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Danielle who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Danielle who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

Please note that not every baby name in our database currently has a famous namesake listed. If you would like to suggest a name we may have missed or submit a correction, feel free to contact us. We review and finalize additions and corrections within 24 hours.

Danielle Steel is an author best known for The Ghost, The Ring, and Palomino.

Danielle Fishel is an actress best known for Boy Meets World, Girl Meets World, and The Tyra Banks Show.

Danielle Peazer is a dancer and choreographer best known for her work with One Direction and as a contestant on Strictly Come Dancing.

Danielle Brooks is an actress best known for Orange Is the New Black, The Last Black Man in San Francisco, and The Color Purple.

Danielle Macdonald is an actress best known for Patti Cake$, Dumplin', and Bird Box.

Fictional characters named Danielle

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Danielle de Barbarac is a fictional character from the film Ever After. She is a strong-willed young woman who challenges societal norms in her pursuit of love and independence.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Danielle, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

DavidDianaDominicDerekDelilahDustin

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Danielle. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

DanicaDariaDaphneDelaneyDahliaDemiDarlaDawn

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Danielle was first seen in the United States in 1937.

Danielle has ranked as high as #40 nationally, which occurred in 1987, and has been most popular in California, New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, and New Jersey.

In the past 5 years the name Danielle has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Danielle is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Danielle was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Danielle.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 550 0 550
2024 588 0 588
2023 621 0 621
2022 672 0 672
2021 709 0 709
2020 692 0 692
2019 739 0 739
2018 818 0 818
2017 917 0 917
2016 999 0 999
2015 1,092 0 1,092
2014 1,246 0 1,246
2013 1,239 0 1,239
2012 1,386 8 1,378
2011 1,506 6 1,500
2010 1,614 7 1,607
2009 1,935 0 1,935
2008 2,406 8 2,398
2007 2,787 8 2,779
2006 2,911 11 2,900
2005 3,141 8 3,133
2004 3,562 32 3,530
2003 3,879 14 3,865
2002 4,220 15 4,205
2001 4,801 10 4,791
2000 6,111 19 6,092
1999 6,776 23 6,753
1998 7,398 30 7,368
1997 8,059 25 8,034
1996 9,310 24 9,286
1995 10,685 32 10,653
1994 12,493 38 12,455
1993 13,031 39 12,992
1992 14,140 42 14,098
1991 13,662 43 13,619
1990 14,411 72 14,339
1989 15,483 117 15,366
1988 16,322 69 16,253
1987 17,086 76 17,010
1986 15,027 85 14,942
1985 15,522 105 15,417
1984 15,755 85 15,670
1983 10,702 68 10,634
1982 10,280 76 10,204
1981 10,112 74 10,038
1980 8,926 81 8,845
1979 8,052 71 7,981
1978 8,036 53 7,983
1977 7,676 60 7,616
1976 7,421 57 7,364
1975 6,458 46 6,412
1974 6,686 57 6,629
1973 5,701 53 5,648
1972 4,235 34 4,201
1971 3,746 30 3,716
1970 3,396 28 3,368
1969 3,187 15 3,172
1968 2,419 13 2,406
1967 1,624 7 1,617
1966 1,322 6 1,316
1965 1,316 10 1,306
1964 1,053 0 1,053
1963 694 5 689
1962 616 0 616
1961 666 0 666
1960 312 0 312
1959 209 0 209
1958 157 0 157
1957 191 0 191
1956 221 0 221
1955 187 0 187
1954 166 0 166
1953 181 0 181
1952 181 0 181
1951 122 0 122
1950 96 0 96
1949 115 0 115
1948 112 0 112
1947 131 0 131
1946 136 0 136
1945 93 0 93
1944 67 0 67
1943 67 0 67
1942 57 0 57
1941 65 0 65
1940 38 0 38
1939 72 0 72
1938 88 0 88
1937 9 0 9

Top States for Danielle (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
CA 73
13%
TX 64
12%
FL 31
6%
NY 28
5%
PA 27
5%
IL 23
4%
NC 20
4%
OH 20
4%
VA 20
4%
GA 18
3%
IN 16
3%
MI 15
3%
UT 14
3%
TN 13
2%
CO 13
2%
AZ 12
2%
WA 12
2%
OR 12
2%
NJ 11
2%
OK 11
2%
MO 11
2%
AR 9
2%
MA 9
2%
AL 9
2%
SC 8
1%
MD 8
1%
WI 8
1%
KS 7
1%
KY 6
1%
CT 6
1%
LA 6
1%
IA 6
1%
MS 5
1%
NV 5
1%