Danielle
How to say it: dan-YEL · /dænˈjɛl/
French feminine form of Daniel, from Hebrew Daniyel meaning 'God is my judge'.
Danielle was the 530th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 550 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1980s, its births are down about 49% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #645 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #530 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 550 |
| Share of births | 1 in 6,027 |
| Peak decade | 1980s |
| Change over 10 years | −49% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #645 |
| In France, 2025 | #2,541 among girls’ names, 5 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
The 1980s were the high point for Danielle, which now stands far lower. More slipping is on the horizon.
What goes with it
Soft and lilting with a gentle finish, Danielle carries warmth. Natalie feels close in style.
Parents who love Danielle also love
Nicknames
- Dani
- Elle
Honouring a Danielle in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Danielle is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in Dutch, English, French, German, Hebrew.
In France: #2,541 for girls in 2025.
Famous people named Danielle
- Danielle Steel (born 1947)American writer
- Danielle Panabaker (born 1987)American actress
- Danielle Harris (born 1977)American actress
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