Total births
234
Unisex name · since 1955
Dannell
Dannell has 234 recorded births since 1955 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1973 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 234
- total births
- 1955–1990
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 50%
- born in that decade
Dannell sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 234 recorded since 1955.
Dannell has 234 recorded births among girls since 1955, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, though it falls outside today's most-used girls names, busiest in the 1970s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1955 to 1990.
- 234 total births
- 1955–1990 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 50% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
234 girls have been named Dannell since 1955, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 1990.
- 234
- total births
- 1955–1990
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 50%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
50% of everyone ever named Dannell was born in this single decade.
1973
Single peak year
16 babies were named Dannell in 1973 - its busiest year on record.
Dannell's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Dannell's full recorded timeline at 1974, 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 1955, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1973 peak of 16 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Dannell at a glance
Last recorded 1990Peak year
1973
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1955
Dannell popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1955–1990
- Peak year (1973)
- 16
- Annual births at peak, across 36 years of records
Dannell popularity over time - boys
142 total births recorded since 1959 (Dannell as boys' name)
Dannell by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Dannell's strongest decade.
117 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 50% of all-time use.
Dannell births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s 5
1950s
5 births
- 1960s
1960s
55 births
- 1970s
1970s
117 births
- 1980s
1980s
52 births
- 1990s 5
1990s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 117 births (50% of all-time use).
Dannell by state
Where Dannell concentrates geographically, total births since 1955
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 6 | 2.6% |
| #2 | Ohio | | 5 | 2.1% |
California share of Dannell's total US births 2.6%
Even split
6 of 234 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Dannell? ▼
234 babies have been named Dannell since 1955. It was last recorded in 1990. The peak year was 1973 with 16 births.
When was Dannell most popular? ▼
Dannell was most popular in the 1970s decade with 117 total births. The single peak year was 1973.
Where is Dannell most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Dannell are California (6 births), Ohio (5 births).
Is Dannell a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Dannell is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 234 births, and as a boy's name it has 142 births.
How long has the name Dannell been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Dannell since 1955 -- 36 years through the most recent 1990 data.
What names are similar to Dannell? ▼
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 Dannell's data
- Dannell's decade-level peak was the 1970s (117 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 1990s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Dannells (6 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 Dannell
Nearby Names Like Dannell
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Dannell
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 Dannell side by side: Dannell vs Danielle Dannell vs Dana Dannell vs Daniela
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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, 1955–1990 (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. "Dannell: Baby Name Since 1955 - 234 Births, Peak 1973." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/dannell. 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 Dannell 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.