Dannie Unisex

Popularity: #907 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

PronunciationDAN-ee / /ˈdæni/

English; Hebrew

Meaning

English: Diminutive of Daniel; Hebrew: God is my judge

Historical & Cultural Background

Dannie is often considered a diminutive form of the name Daniel, which has biblical origins. The name Daniel has been popular in various cultures due to its religious significance. In modern times, Dannie has emerged as a standalone name, particularly in English-speaking countries. It is less common than its longer form but retains a friendly and approachable quality.

Trend Summary

Dannie has seen fluctuating popularity in the U.S., with a modest presence in recent years.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Dani
  • Danny

International Variants

  • Dani (Spanish)
  • Dániel (Hungarian)
  • Danilo (Italian)

Famous people named Dannie

Dannie Abse was a Welsh poet and novelist known for his contributions to literature.

Dannie Riel was a Canadian political leader recognized for his role in the Red River and North-West Rebellions.

Dannie Moore is a notable American football player who played in the NFL.

Dannie McClain is a prominent American artist known for his unique style and contributions to contemporary art.

Fictional characters named Dannie

Dannie is a character in the novel 'The Last of the Mohicans' by James Fenimore Cooper, representing the complexities of colonial America.

Dannie is featured in the animated series 'The Amazing World of Gumball' as a minor character who interacts with the main cast.

Sibling Suggestions

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Dannie was first seen in the United States in 1893. Dannie has ranked as high as #750 nationally, which occurred in 1953, and has been most popular in North Carolina, Kentucky, Ohio, California, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Dannie has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Dannie (2023)

StateBirthsShare
NY 5
50%
PA 5
50%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
18936
18957
18986
19037
19045
19107
19118
19128
191311
191412
191523
191617
191721
191821
191931
192043
192129
192230
192329
192433
192548
192645
192744
192842
192946
193058
193156
193260
193373
193464
193564
193683
193792
1938102
1939117
1940120
1941106
1942129
1943190
1944202
1945213
1946262
1947284
1948278
1949272
1950248
1951267
1952284
1953287
1954218
1955256
1956244
1957224
1958226
1959176
1960179
1961178
1962135
1963147
1964119
1965118
1966107
196799
196891
1969107
197095
197179
197284
197381
197464
197557
197681
197757
197853
197961
198052
198145
198252
198349
198448
198536
198642
198741
198842
198942
199036
199128
199235
199339
199438
199540
199632
199728
199830
199936
200020
200127
200231
200328
200428
200516
200625
200711
200820
200921
201016
201122
201228
201318
201414
201516
201618
201718
201812
201916
202020
202113
202216
202322
202417