Total births
1,266
Unisex name · since 1941
Danell
1,266 babies named Danell in U.S. Social Security records since 1941, with the highest year being 1977. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 1,266
- total births
- 1941–2013
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 32%
- born in that decade
Danell is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 1,266 have been recorded since 1941.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Danell has been recorded 1,266 times among girls since 1941, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1970s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1941 to 2013.
- 1,266 total births
- 1941–2013 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 32% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
1,266 girls have been named Danell since 1941, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 2013.
- 1,266
- total births
- 1941–2013
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 32%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
32% of everyone ever named Danell was born in this single decade.
1977
Single peak year
54 babies were named Danell in 1977 - its busiest year on record.
Danell's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Danell splits its recorded history at 1976: 41% of all births land in the more recent half, 59% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1941 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1977 peak of 54 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Danell at a glance
Last recorded 2013Peak year
1977
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1941
Danell popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1941–2013
- Peak year (1977)
- 54
- Annual births at peak, across 73 years of records
Danell popularity over time - boys
434 total births recorded since 1957 (Danell as boys' name)
Danell by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Danell's strongest decade.
408 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 32% of all-time use.
Danell births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1940s 31
1940s
31 births
- 1950s 136
1950s
136 births
- 1960s
1960s
347 births
- 1970s
1970s
408 births
- 1980s
1980s
192 births
- 1990s 102
1990s
102 births
- 2000s 44
2000s
44 births
- 2010s 6
2010s
6 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 408 births (32% of all-time use).
How Danell compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Danell's total volume
Danell vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Danell by state
Where Danell concentrates geographically, total births since 1941
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 123 | 9.7% |
| #2 | Ohio | | 16 | 1.3% |
| #3 | Texas | | 11 | 0.9% |
| #4 | Pennsylvania | | 6 | 0.5% |
California share of Danell's total US births 9.7%
Even split
123 of 1,266 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Danell? ▼
1,266 babies have been named Danell since 1941. It was last recorded in 2013. The peak year was 1977 with 54 births.
When was Danell most popular? ▼
Danell was most popular in the 1970s decade with 408 total births. The single peak year was 1977.
Where is Danell most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Danell are California (123 births), Ohio (16 births), Texas (11 births).
Is Danell a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Danell is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 1,266 births, and as a boy's name it has 434 births.
How long has the name Danell been used? ▼
Records for Danell go back to 1941, giving 73 years of history through 2013.
What names are similar to Danell? ▼
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.
What to do with Danell's data
- Danell's decade-level peak was the 1970s (408 total births); usage has since declined to 6 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Danells (123 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Danell
Nearby Names Like Danell
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Danell
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 Danell side by side: Danell vs Danielle Danell vs Dana Danell vs Daniela
Related Names
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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, 1941–2013 (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. "Danell: Baby Name Since 1941 - 1,266 Births, Peak 1977." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/danell. 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 Danell 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.