Total births
216
Boys' name · since 1980
Danh
Since 1980, U.S. Social Security records show 216 babies named Danh, peaking in 1990. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 216
- total births
- 1980–2009
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 43%
- born in that decade
Danh is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 216 have been recorded since 1980.
Social Security Administration records show Danh recorded 216 times among boys since 1980, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1980s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1980 to 2009.
- 216 total births
- 1980–2009 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 43% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
216 boys have been named Danh since 1980, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2009.
- 216
- total births
- 1980–2009
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 43%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
43% of everyone ever named Danh was born in this single decade.
1990
Single peak year
13 babies were named Danh in 1990 - its busiest year on record.
Danh's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Danh's SSA record in two at 1992 and the more recent half accounts for 46% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 54%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1995, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1990 peak of 13, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Danh at a glance
Last recorded 2009Peak year
1990
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1980
Danh popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1980–2009
- Peak year (1990)
- 13
- Annual births at peak, across 30 years of records
Danh by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Danh's strongest decade.
92 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 43% of all-time use.
Danh births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s
1980s
92 births
- 1990s
1990s
79 births
- 2000s
2000s
45 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 92 births (43% of all-time use).
Danh by state
Where Danh concentrates geographically, total births since 1980
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 6 | 2.8% |
California share of Danh's total US births 2.8%
6 of 216 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Danh? ▼
216 babies have been named Danh since 1980. It was last recorded in 2009. The peak year was 1990 with 13 births.
When was Danh most popular? ▼
Danh was most popular in the 1980s decade with 92 total births. The single peak year was 1990.
Where is Danh most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Danh are California (6 births).
How long has the name Danh been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Danh since 1980 -- 30 years through the most recent 2009 data.
What names are similar to Danh? ▼
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 Danh's data
- Danh's usage has stayed within range of its 1980s decade-level peak (92 total births) through the 2000s (45) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Danhs (6 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 Danh
Nearby Names Like Danh
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Danh
Daniel Boy
#16 1,982,812 births
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 Danh side by side: Danh vs Daniel Danh vs Danny Danh vs Dan
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, 1980–2009 (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. "Danh: Baby Name Since 1980 - 216 Births, Peak 1990." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/danh. 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 Danh 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.