Danielle Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationdan-ee-EL / dæn.iˈɛlHebrew; French
Meaning
Hebrew: God is my judge; French: feminine form of Daniel
Historical & Cultural Background
Danielle is the feminine form of the name Daniel, which has Hebrew origins. It has been used in various cultures, particularly in French-speaking countries. The name gained popularity in the English-speaking world during the 20th century. It is often associated with strength and judgment due to its meaning.
Trend Summary
Danielle experienced significant popularity in the United States during the 1980s and 1990s.
Similar Names
Variants
- Dani
- Danya
International Variants
- Danielle (French)
- Daniella (Spanish)
- Danièle (French)
Famous people named Danielle
Danielle Steel is a bestselling American author known for her romance novels.
Danielle Fishel is an American actress and television personality, best known for her role on 'Boy Meets World.'.
Danielle Peazer is a British dancer and choreographer who gained fame as a contestant on 'The X Factor.'.
Danielle Brooks is an American actress recognized for her role in the Netflix series 'Orange Is the New Black.'.
Fictional characters named Danielle
Danielle de Barbarac is the main character in the film 'Ever After,' a retelling of the Cinderella story.
Danielle is a character in the animated series 'The Magic School Bus,' known for her adventurous spirit.
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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)
Top States for Danielle (2024)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
CA | 73 | |
TX | 64 | |
FL | 31 | |
NY | 28 | |
PA | 27 | |
IL | 23 | |
NC | 20 | |
OH | 20 | |
VA | 20 | |
GA | 18 | |
IN | 16 | |
UT | 14 | |
TN | 13 | |
CO | 13 | |
AZ | 12 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1937 | 9 |
1938 | 88 |
1939 | 72 |
1940 | 38 |
1941 | 65 |
1942 | 57 |
1943 | 67 |
1944 | 67 |
1945 | 93 |
1946 | 136 |
1947 | 131 |
1948 | 112 |
1949 | 115 |
1950 | 96 |
1951 | 122 |
1952 | 181 |
1953 | 181 |
1954 | 166 |
1955 | 187 |
1956 | 221 |
1957 | 191 |
1958 | 157 |
1959 | 209 |
1960 | 313 |
1961 | 665 |
1962 | 616 |
1963 | 689 |
1964 | 1,053 |
1965 | 1,305 |
1966 | 1,316 |
1967 | 1,617 |
1968 | 2,406 |
1969 | 3,172 |
1970 | 3,368 |
1971 | 3,718 |
1972 | 4,201 |
1973 | 5,648 |
1974 | 6,629 |
1975 | 6,412 |
1976 | 7,364 |
1977 | 7,616 |
1978 | 7,983 |
1979 | 7,980 |
1980 | 8,845 |
1981 | 10,039 |
1982 | 10,203 |
1983 | 10,634 |
1984 | 15,670 |
1985 | 15,417 |
1986 | 14,943 |
1987 | 17,009 |
1988 | 16,254 |
1989 | 15,366 |
1990 | 14,339 |
1991 | 13,618 |
1992 | 14,098 |
1993 | 12,992 |
1994 | 12,454 |
1995 | 10,653 |
1996 | 9,285 |
1997 | 8,034 |
1998 | 7,368 |
1999 | 6,754 |
2000 | 6,091 |
2001 | 4,791 |
2002 | 4,205 |
2003 | 3,865 |
2004 | 3,530 |
2005 | 3,133 |
2006 | 2,900 |
2007 | 2,779 |
2008 | 2,397 |
2009 | 1,935 |
2010 | 1,607 |
2011 | 1,500 |
2012 | 1,377 |
2013 | 1,239 |
2014 | 1,246 |
2015 | 1,091 |
2016 | 997 |
2017 | 916 |
2018 | 818 |
2019 | 739 |
2020 | 691 |
2021 | 707 |
2022 | 671 |
2023 | 619 |
2024 | 588 |