Total births
891
Girls' name · since 1934
Danetta
891 babies named Danetta in U.S. Social Security records since 1934, with the highest year being 1973. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 891
- total births
- 1934–2000
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 32%
- born in that decade
Danetta sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 891 recorded since 1934.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Danetta has been recorded 891 times among girls since 1934, 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 1934 to 2000.
- 891 total births
- 1934–2000 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 32% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
891 girls have been named Danetta since 1934, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 2000.
- 891
- total births
- 1934–2000
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 32%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
32% of everyone ever named Danetta was born in this single decade.
1973
Single peak year
39 babies were named Danetta in 1973 - its busiest year on record.
Danetta's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Danetta splits its recorded history at 1972: 46% of all births land in the more recent half, 54% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1934 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1973 peak of 39 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Danetta at a glance
Last recorded 2000Peak year
1973
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1934
Danetta popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1934–2000
- Peak year (1973)
- 39
- Annual births at peak, across 67 years of records
Danetta by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Danetta's strongest decade.
285 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 32% of all-time use.
Danetta births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1930s 5
1930s
5 births
- 1940s 30
1940s
30 births
- 1950s
1950s
126 births
- 1960s
1960s
261 births
- 1970s
1970s
285 births
- 1980s 112
1980s
112 births
- 1990s 67
1990s
67 births
- 2000s 5
2000s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 285 births (32% of all-time use).
How Danetta 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 Danetta's total volume
Danetta vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Danetta by state
Where Danetta concentrates geographically, total births since 1934
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 25 | 2.8% |
| #2 | Michigan | | 5 | 0.6% |
| #3 | Ohio | | 5 | 0.6% |
| #4 | Oklahoma | | 5 | 0.6% |
California share of Danetta's total US births 2.8%
Even split
25 of 891 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Danetta? ▼
Since 1934, Social Security records show 891 babies named Danetta. The most recent recorded year was 2000. Its busiest year on record was 1973, with 39 births.
When was Danetta most popular? ▼
Danetta was most popular in the 1970s decade with 285 total births. The single peak year was 1973.
Where is Danetta most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Danetta are California (25 births), Michigan (5 births), Ohio (5 births).
How long has the name Danetta been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Danetta since 1934 -- 67 years through the most recent 2000 data.
What names are similar to Danetta? ▼
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 Danetta's data
- Danetta's decade-level peak was the 1970s (285 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Danettas (25 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 Danetta
Nearby Names Like Danetta
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Danetta
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 Danetta side by side: Danetta vs Danielle Danetta vs Dana Danetta vs Daniela
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1934–2000 (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. "Danetta: Baby Name Since 1934 - 891 Births, Peak 1973." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/danetta. 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 Danetta 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.