Total births
10
Girls' name · since 1977
Dandi
Since 1977, U.S. Social Security records show 10 babies named Dandi, peaking in 1977. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 10
- total births
- 1977–1978
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 100%
- born in that decade
Dandi sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 10 recorded since 1977.
Social Security Administration records show Dandi recorded 10 times among girls since 1977, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1970s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1977 to 1978.
- 10 total births
- 1977–1978 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 100% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
10 girls have been named Dandi since 1977, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 1978.
- 10
- total births
- 1977–1978
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 100%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
100% of everyone ever named Dandi was born in this single decade.
1977
Single peak year
5 babies were named Dandi in 1977 - its busiest year on record.
Dandi's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Dandi's full recorded timeline at 1978, 50% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 50% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1977, with just 5 recorded births.
Dandi at a glance
Last recorded 1978Peak year
1977
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1977
Dandi popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1977–1978
- Peak year (1977)
- 5
- Annual births at peak, across 2 years of records
Dandi by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Dandi's strongest decade.
10 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 100% of all-time use.
Dandi births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
10 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 10 births (100% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Dandi? ▼
10 babies have been named Dandi since 1977. It was last recorded in 1978. The peak year was 1977 with 5 births.
When was Dandi most popular? ▼
Dandi was most popular in the 1970s decade with 10 total births. The single peak year was 1977.
How long has the name Dandi been used? ▼
Dandi has been recorded in Social Security data since 1977, spanning 2 years of data through 1978.
What names are similar to Dandi? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Danielle, Dana, Daniela, Daniella, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
Keep exploring Dandi
Nearby Names Like Dandi
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Dandi
Danielle Girl
#524 371,803 births
Dana Girl
#1077 193,555 births
Daniela Girl
#280 68,514 births
Daniella Girl
#510 33,889 births
Danna Girl
#306 25,106 births
Compare Dandi side by side: Dandi vs Danielle Dandi vs Dana Dandi vs Daniela
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1977–1978 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Dandi: Baby Name Since 1977 - 10 Births, Peak 1977." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/dandi. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Dandi draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.