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How Many People Are Named Danielle?
Estimated people named Danielle living in the U.S. today
355,357
Gender distribution
1% male · 99% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 373,134
- Peak year: 1987 (17,085 births)
- Estimated living today: 355,357
Danielle by age group — who carries the name today?
Danielle popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Danielle
Danielle has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 373,134 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 355,357 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 962 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Danielles you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Danielle in the US?
An estimated 355,357 people named Danielle are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Danielle uncommon — about 1 in 962 Americans.
Is Danielle a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Danielle is 1% male and 99% female, so it is predominantly a female name.
When was Danielle most popular?
Danielle peaked in 1987, when 17,085 babies were given the name. Its current trend is declining compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Danielle?
Danielle ranks #134 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 35 out of 100 (higher means rarer).