Total births
866
Girls' name · since 1944
Danise
Danise has 866 recorded births since 1944 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1958 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 866
- total births
- 1944–2013
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 29%
- born in that decade
866 girls have been named Danise since 1944, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Danise has been recorded 866 times among girls since 1944, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1960s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1944 to 2013.
- 866 total births
- 1944–2013 years on record
- 1960s peak decade
- 29% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
866 girls have been named Danise since 1944, peaking in the 1960s, last recorded in 2013.
- 866
- total births
- 1944–2013
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 29%
- born in that decade
1960s
Peak decade
29% of everyone ever named Danise was born in this single decade.
1958
Single peak year
31 babies were named Danise in 1958 - its busiest year on record.
Danise's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Danise splits its recorded history at 1974: 29% of all births land in the more recent half, 71% in the earlier half, leaning more toward its earlier era than today's. The single quietest year was 1944 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1958 peak of 31 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Danise at a glance
Last recorded 2013Peak year
1958
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1944
Danise popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1944–2013
- Peak year (1958)
- 31
- Annual births at peak, across 70 years of records
Danise by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1960s was Danise's strongest decade.
250 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 29% of all-time use.
Danise births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1940s 65
1940s
65 births
- 1950s
1950s
239 births
- 1960s
1960s
250 births
- 1970s
1970s
130 births
- 1980s 88
1980s
88 births
- 1990s 52
1990s
52 births
- 2000s 32
2000s
32 births
- 2010s 10
2010s
10 births
What this shows Peak: 1960s at 250 births (29% of all-time use).
How Danise 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 Danise's total volume
Danise vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Danise by state
Where Danise concentrates geographically, total births since 1944
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 53 | 6.1% |
| #2 | Florida | | 6 | 0.7% |
| #3 | Michigan | | 5 | 0.6% |
| #4 | Pennsylvania | | 5 | 0.6% |
California share of Danise's total US births 6.1%
Even split
53 of 866 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Danise? ▼
866 babies have been named Danise since 1944. It was last recorded in 2013. The peak year was 1958 with 31 births.
When was Danise most popular? ▼
Danise was most popular in the 1960s decade with 250 total births. The single peak year was 1958.
Where is Danise most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Danise are California (53 births), Florida (6 births), Michigan (5 births).
How long has the name Danise been used? ▼
Records for Danise go back to 1944, giving 70 years of history through 2013.
What names are similar to Danise? ▼
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 Danise's data
- Danise's decade-level peak was the 1960s (250 total births); usage has since declined to 10 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Danises (53 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 Danise
Nearby Names Like Danise
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Danise
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 Danise side by side: Danise vs Danielle Danise vs Dana Danise vs Daniela
Related Names
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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, 1944–2013 (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. "Danise: Baby Name Since 1944 - 866 Births, Peak 1958." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/danise. 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 Danise 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.