Total births
1,145
Unisex name · since 1937
Dann
Since 1937, U.S. Social Security records show 1,145 babies named Dann, peaking in 1962. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 1,145
- total births
- 1937–2000
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 37%
- born in that decade
Dann is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 1,145 have been recorded since 1937.
Dann has 1,145 recorded births among girls since 1937, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, though it falls outside today's most-used girls names, busiest in the 1960s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1937 to 2000.
- 1,145 total births
- 1937–2000 years on record
- 1960s peak decade
- 37% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
1,145 girls have been named Dann since 1937, peaking in the 1960s, last recorded in 2000.
- 1,145
- total births
- 1937–2000
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 37%
- born in that decade
1960s
Peak decade
37% of everyone ever named Dann was born in this single decade.
1962
Single peak year
52 babies were named Dann in 1962 - its busiest year on record.
Dann's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Dann splits its recorded history at 1966: 42% of all births land in the more recent half, 58% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1989 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1962 peak of 52 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Dann at a glance
Last recorded 2000Peak year
1962
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1937
Dann popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1937–2000
- Peak year (1962)
- 52
- Annual births at peak, across 64 years of records
Dann popularity over time - boys
1,089 total births recorded since 1927 (Dann as boys' name)
Dann by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1960s was Dann's strongest decade.
419 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 37% of all-time use.
Dann births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1930s 18
1930s
18 births
- 1940s 95
1940s
95 births
- 1950s
1950s
284 births
- 1960s
1960s
419 births
- 1970s
1970s
187 births
- 1980s 108
1980s
108 births
- 1990s 28
1990s
28 births
- 2000s 6
2000s
6 births
What this shows Peak: 1960s at 419 births (37% of all-time use).
How Dann 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 Dann's total volume
Dann vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Dann by state
Where Dann concentrates geographically, total births since 1937
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 250 | 21.8% |
| #2 | California | | 45 | 3.9% |
| #3 | Oregon | | 8 | 0.7% |
| #4 | Michigan | | 5 | 0.4% |
| #5 | Oklahoma | | 5 | 0.4% |
Texas share of Dann's total US births 21.8%
Even split
250 of 1,145 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Dann? ▼
1,145 babies have been named Dann since 1937. It was last recorded in 2000. The peak year was 1962 with 52 births.
When was Dann most popular? ▼
Dann was most popular in the 1960s decade with 419 total births. The single peak year was 1962.
Where is Dann most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Dann are Texas (250 births), California (45 births), Oregon (8 births).
Is Dann a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Dann is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 1,145 births, and as a boy's name it has 1,089 births.
How long has the name Dann been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Dann since 1937 -- 64 years through the most recent 2000 data.
What names are similar to Dann? ▼
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 Dann's data
- Dann's decade-level peak was the 1960s (419 total births); usage has since declined to 6 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Danns (250 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas 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 Dann
Nearby Names Like Dann
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Dann
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 Dann side by side: Dann vs Danielle Dann vs Dana Dann 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, 1937–2000 (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. "Dann: Baby Name Since 1937 - 1,145 Births, Peak 1962." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/dann. 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 Dann 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.