Danilo Boy

Popularity: #791 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: dah-NEE-loh /dɑːˈniːloʊ/

Origin: Italian; Slavic

Meaning: Italian: God is my judge; Slavic: Daniel's variant

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Danilo is derived from the Hebrew name Daniel, which means "God is my judge." The etymological journey begins with the Hebrew דָּנִיֵּאל (Daniyyel), which was transliterated into Greek as Δανιήλ (Daniēl) and subsequently into Latin as Daniel. The name made its way into various languages, including Old French, before being adopted into English.

The transformation of Daniel into Danilo can be traced to the Slavic languages, where diminutive forms often emerge, particularly in cultures influenced by the Christian tradition, where names are frequently adapted to reflect local linguistic characteristics. Historically, the name Daniel is significant due to its biblical roots, as it is borne by a major figure in the Old Testament, known for his wisdom and prophetic abilities.

The Book of Daniel, written during the 6th century BCE, recounts his experiences in Babylonian captivity and his interpretations of dreams, which have had a lasting impact on Judeo-Christian thought. The name has been borne by various saints throughout Christian history, further solidifying its prominence in religious contexts.

The use of Daniel in various translations of the Bible, including the Septuagint and the Vulgate, contributed to its spread across different cultures and languages. Culturally, Danilo carries connotations of strength and divine judgment, resonating with the attributes associated with its biblical namesake.

In Slavic cultures, the name has been embraced and adapted, often appearing in various forms and diminutives, reflecting familial affection and cultural identity. The name's enduring presence in literature and religious texts underscores its significance, as it continues to evoke themes of faith, resilience, and moral integrity.

Famous people named Danilo

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Danilo Gallinari is a professional basketball player best known for his time with the Denver Nuggets, Atlanta Hawks, and the Italian national team.

Danilo Medina is a businessman and former President of the Dominican Republic best known for his economic reforms and educational initiatives.

Sibling suggestions

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

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Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Danilo. 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.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Danilo was first seen in the United States in 1946.

Danilo has ranked as high as #2181 nationally, which occurred in 2022, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Florida, and Illinois.

In the past 5 years the name Danilo has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Danilo 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 Danilo 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 Danilo.

Year Total Births Boy
2025 147 147
2024 197 197
2023 207 207
2022 209 209
2021 204 204
2020 163 163
2019 155 155
2018 197 197
2017 200 200
2016 196 196
2015 197 197
2014 114 114
2013 86 86
2012 91 91
2011 91 91
2010 63 63
2009 90 90
2008 88 88
2007 87 87
2006 65 65
2005 83 83
2004 79 79
2003 60 60
2002 57 57
2001 47 47
2000 57 57
1999 52 52
1998 39 39
1997 37 37
1996 48 48
1995 52 52
1994 60 60
1993 38 38
1992 55 55
1991 43 43
1990 61 61
1989 55 55
1988 54 54
1987 46 46
1986 45 45
1985 44 44
1984 42 42
1983 42 42
1982 45 45
1981 32 32
1980 27 27
1979 30 30
1978 25 25
1977 26 26
1976 33 33
1975 27 27
1974 31 31
1973 25 25
1972 31 31
1971 26 26
1970 27 27
1969 18 18
1968 22 22
1967 14 14
1966 21 21
1965 19 19
1964 13 13
1963 12 12
1962 13 13
1961 6 6
1960 11 11
1959 12 12
1958 10 10
1957 8 8
1956 13 13
1955 14 14
1954 8 8
1953 5 5
1952 11 11
1949 5 5
1947 6 6
1946 5 5

Top States for Danilo (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 39
31%
TX 38
31%
FL 11
9%
AZ 9
7%
GA 8
6%
NJ 7
6%
NY 6
5%
CO 6
5%