Total births
291
Girls' name · since 1953
Danine
Danine has 291 recorded births since 1953 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1966 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 291
- total births
- 1953–1986
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 50%
- born in that decade
Danine sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 291 recorded since 1953.
Social Security Administration records show Danine recorded 291 times among girls since 1953, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1960s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1953 to 1986.
- 291 total births
- 1953–1986 years on record
- 1960s peak decade
- 50% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
291 girls have been named Danine since 1953, peaking in the 1960s, last recorded in 1986.
- 291
- total births
- 1953–1986
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 50%
- born in that decade
1960s
Peak decade
50% of everyone ever named Danine was born in this single decade.
1966
Single peak year
31 babies were named Danine in 1966 - its busiest year on record.
Danine's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Danine splits its recorded history at 1972: 35% of all births land in the more recent half, 65% in the earlier half, leaning more toward its earlier era than today's. The single quietest year was 1953 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1966 peak of 31 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Danine at a glance
Last recorded 1986Peak year
1966
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1953
Danine popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1953–1986
- Peak year (1966)
- 31
- Annual births at peak, across 34 years of records
Danine by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1960s was Danine's strongest decade.
146 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 50% of all-time use.
Danine births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s 14
1950s
14 births
- 1960s
1960s
146 births
- 1970s
1970s
106 births
- 1980s 25
1980s
25 births
What this shows Peak: 1960s at 146 births (50% of all-time use).
Danine by state
Where Danine concentrates geographically, total births since 1953
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 18 | 6.2% |
| #2 | Pennsylvania | | 6 | 2.1% |
| #3 | California | | 5 | 1.7% |
| #4 | New Jersey | | 5 | 1.7% |
New York share of Danine's total US births 6.2%
Even split
18 of 291 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Danine? ▼
291 babies have been named Danine since 1953. It was last recorded in 1986. The peak year was 1966 with 31 births.
When was Danine most popular? ▼
Danine was most popular in the 1960s decade with 146 total births. The single peak year was 1966.
Where is Danine most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Danine are New York (18 births), Pennsylvania (6 births), California (5 births).
How long has the name Danine been used? ▼
Records for Danine go back to 1953, giving 34 years of history through 1986.
What names are similar to Danine? ▼
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 Danine's data
- Danine's decade-level peak was the 1960s (146 total births); usage has since declined to 25 in the 1980s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- New York records the most Danines (18 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York 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 Danine
Nearby Names Like Danine
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Danine
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 Danine side by side: Danine vs Danielle Danine vs Dana Danine vs Daniela
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1953–1986 (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. "Danine: Baby Name Since 1953 - 291 Births, Peak 1966." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/danine. 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 Danine 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 June 2026.