Total births
702
Girls' name · since 1961
Danille
Since 1961, U.S. Social Security records show 702 babies named Danille, peaking in 1984. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 702
- total births
- 1961–2005
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 42%
- born in that decade
Danille is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 702 have been recorded since 1961.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Danille has been recorded 702 times among girls since 1961, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1980s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1961 to 2005.
- 702 total births
- 1961–2005 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 42% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
702 girls have been named Danille since 1961, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2005.
- 702
- total births
- 1961–2005
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 42%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
42% of everyone ever named Danille was born in this single decade.
1984
Single peak year
46 babies were named Danille in 1984 - its busiest year on record.
Danille's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Danille's full recorded timeline at 1983, 54% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 46% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1961, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1984 peak of 46 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Danille at a glance
Last recorded 2005Peak year
1984
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1961
Danille popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1961–2005
- Peak year (1984)
- 46
- Annual births at peak, across 45 years of records
Danille by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Danille's strongest decade.
293 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 42% of all-time use.
Danille births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 42
1960s
42 births
- 1970s
1970s
206 births
- 1980s
1980s
293 births
- 1990s
1990s
130 births
- 2000s 31
2000s
31 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 293 births (42% of all-time use).
How Danille 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 Danille's total volume
Danille vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Danille by state
Where Danille concentrates geographically, total births since 1961
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 22 | 3.1% |
| #2 | Missouri | | 5 | 0.7% |
| #3 | Pennsylvania | | 5 | 0.7% |
| #4 | Texas | | 5 | 0.7% |
California share of Danille's total US births 3.1%
Even split
22 of 702 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Danille? ▼
Danille has been given to 702 babies in the U.S. since 1961, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2005. 46 babies were born in 1984, its single highest year.
When was Danille most popular? ▼
Danille was most popular in the 1980s decade with 293 total births. The single peak year was 1984.
Where is Danille most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Danille are California (22 births), Missouri (5 births), Pennsylvania (5 births).
How long has the name Danille been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Danille since 1961 -- 45 years through the most recent 2005 data.
What names are similar to Danille? ▼
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 Danille's data
- Danille's decade-level peak was the 1980s (293 total births); usage has since declined to 31 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Danilles (22 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 Danille
Nearby Names Like Danille
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Danille
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 Danille side by side: Danille vs Danielle Danille vs Dana Danille 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, 1961–2005 (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. "Danille: Baby Name Since 1961 - 702 Births, Peak 1984." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/danille. 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 Danille 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.