Total births
24
Boys' name · since 1921
Danforth
24 babies named Danforth in U.S. Social Security records since 1921, with the highest year being 1921. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 24
- total births
- 1921–1983
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 38%
- born in that decade
Danforth sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 24 recorded since 1921.
Social Security Administration records show Danforth recorded 24 times among boys since 1921, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1920s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1921 to 1983.
- 24 total births
- 1921–1983 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 38% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
24 boys have been named Danforth since 1921, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1983.
- 24
- total births
- 1921–1983
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 38%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
38% of everyone ever named Danforth was born in this single decade.
1921
Single peak year
9 babies were named Danforth in 1921 - its busiest year on record.
Danforth's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Danforth splits its recorded history at 1962: 42% of all births land in the more recent half, 58% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1945 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1921 peak of 9 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Danforth at a glance
Last recorded 1983Peak year
1921
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1921
Danforth popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1921–1983
- Peak year (1921)
- 9
- Annual births at peak, across 63 years of records
Danforth by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Danforth's strongest decade.
9 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 38% of all-time use.
Danforth births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1920s
1920s
9 births
- 1940s
1940s
5 births
- 1960s
1960s
5 births
- 1980s
1980s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 9 births (38% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Danforth? ▼
Since 1921, Social Security records show 24 babies named Danforth. The most recent recorded year was 1983. Its busiest year on record was 1921, with 9 births.
When was Danforth most popular? ▼
Danforth was most popular in the 1920s decade with 9 total births. The single peak year was 1921.
How long has the name Danforth been used? ▼
Danforth has been recorded in Social Security data since 1921, spanning 63 years of data through 1983.
What names are similar to Danforth? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Daniel, Danny, Dan, Dana, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Danforth's data
- Danforth's usage has stayed within range of its 1920s decade-level peak (9 total births) through the 1980s (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 Danforth
Nearby Names Like Danforth
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Danforth
Daniel Boy
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Danny Boy
#636 286,648 births
Dan Boy
#1921 106,554 births
Dana Boy
#4201 53,287 births
Dante Boy
#322 51,587 births
Compare Danforth side by side: Danforth vs Daniel Danforth vs Danny Danforth vs Dan
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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, 1921–1983 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Danforth: Baby Name Since 1921 - 24 Births, Peak 1921." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/danforth. 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 Danforth 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.