Total births
26
Girls' name · since 1973
Daniece
Since 1973, U.S. Social Security records show 26 babies named Daniece, peaking in 1988. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 26
- total births
- 1973–1996
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 58%
- born in that decade
Daniece sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 26 recorded since 1973.
Social Security Administration records show Daniece recorded 26 times among girls since 1973, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls 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 1973 to 1996.
- 26 total births
- 1973–1996 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 58% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
26 girls have been named Daniece since 1973, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 1996.
- 26
- total births
- 1973–1996
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 58%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
58% of everyone ever named Daniece was born in this single decade.
1988
Single peak year
10 babies were named Daniece in 1988 - its busiest year on record.
Daniece's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Daniece's SSA record in two at 1989 and the more recent half accounts for 42% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 58%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1973, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1988 peak of 10, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Daniece at a glance
Last recorded 1996Peak year
1988
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1973
Daniece popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1973–1996
- Peak year (1988)
- 10
- Annual births at peak, across 24 years of records
Daniece by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Daniece's strongest decade.
15 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 58% of all-time use.
Daniece births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 5
1970s
5 births
- 1980s
1980s
15 births
- 1990s
1990s
6 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 15 births (58% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Daniece? ▼
26 babies have been named Daniece since 1973. It was last recorded in 1996. The peak year was 1988 with 10 births.
When was Daniece most popular? ▼
Daniece was most popular in the 1980s decade with 15 total births. The single peak year was 1988.
How long has the name Daniece been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Daniece since 1973 -- 24 years through the most recent 1996 data.
What names are similar to Daniece? ▼
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 Daniece's data
- Daniece's usage has stayed within range of its 1980s decade-level peak (15 total births) through the 1990s (6) -- 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 Daniece
Nearby Names Like Daniece
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Daniece
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 Daniece side by side: Daniece vs Danielle Daniece vs Dana Daniece 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, 1973–1996 (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. "Daniece: Baby Name Since 1973 - 26 Births, Peak 1988." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/daniece. 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 Daniece 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.