Total births
29
Girls' name · since 1974
Danesa
Since 1974, U.S. Social Security records show 29 babies named Danesa, peaking in 1979. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 29
- total births
- 1974–1999
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 45%
- born in that decade
Danesa sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 29 recorded since 1974.
Social Security Administration records show Danesa recorded 29 times among girls since 1974, 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 1974 to 1999.
- 29 total births
- 1974–1999 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 45% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
29 girls have been named Danesa since 1974, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 1999.
- 29
- total births
- 1974–1999
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 45%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
45% of everyone ever named Danesa was born in this single decade.
1979
Single peak year
8 babies were named Danesa in 1979 - its busiest year on record.
Danesa's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Danesa splits its recorded history at 1984: 55% of all births land in the more recent half, 45% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1974 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1979 peak of 8 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Danesa at a glance
Last recorded 1999Peak year
1979
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1974
Danesa popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1974–1999
- Peak year (1979)
- 8
- Annual births at peak, across 26 years of records
Danesa by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Danesa's strongest decade.
13 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 45% of all-time use.
Danesa births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
13 births
- 1980s
1980s
11 births
- 1990s 5
1990s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 13 births (45% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Danesa? ▼
Since 1974, Social Security records show 29 babies named Danesa. The most recent recorded year was 1999. Its busiest year on record was 1979, with 8 births.
When was Danesa most popular? ▼
Danesa was most popular in the 1970s decade with 13 total births. The single peak year was 1979.
How long has the name Danesa been used? ▼
Records for Danesa go back to 1974, giving 26 years of history through 1999.
What names are similar to Danesa? ▼
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 Danesa's data
- Danesa's usage has stayed within range of its 1970s decade-level peak (13 total births) through the 1990s (5) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- 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 Danesa
Nearby Names Like Danesa
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Danesa
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 Danesa side by side: Danesa vs Danielle Danesa vs Dana Danesa 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, 1974–1999 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Danesa: Baby Name Since 1974 - 29 Births, Peak 1979." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/danesa. 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 Danesa 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.