Total births
378
Girls' name · since 1947
Dannelle
378 babies named Dannelle in U.S. Social Security records since 1947, with the highest year being 1984. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 378
- total births
- 1947–1996
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 36%
- born in that decade
378 girls have been named Dannelle since 1947, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Dannelle recorded 378 times among girls since 1947, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1980s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1947 to 1996.
- 378 total births
- 1947–1996 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 36% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
378 girls have been named Dannelle since 1947, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 1996.
- 378
- total births
- 1947–1996
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 36%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
36% of everyone ever named Dannelle was born in this single decade.
1984
Single peak year
20 babies were named Dannelle in 1984 - its busiest year on record.
Dannelle's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Dannelle splits its recorded history at 1978: 51% of all births land in the more recent half, 49% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1962 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1984 peak of 20 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Dannelle at a glance
Last recorded 1996Peak year
1984
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1947
Dannelle popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1947–1996
- Peak year (1984)
- 20
- Annual births at peak, across 50 years of records
Dannelle by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Dannelle's strongest decade.
135 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 36% of all-time use.
Dannelle births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1940s 7
1940s
7 births
- 1960s
1960s
69 births
- 1970s
1970s
129 births
- 1980s
1980s
135 births
- 1990s 38
1990s
38 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 135 births (36% of all-time use).
Dannelle by state
Where Dannelle concentrates geographically, total births since 1947
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 17 | 4.5% |
| #2 | Ohio | | 5 | 1.3% |
California share of Dannelle's total US births 4.5%
Even split
17 of 378 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Dannelle? ▼
378 babies have been named Dannelle since 1947. It was last recorded in 1996. The peak year was 1984 with 20 births.
When was Dannelle most popular? ▼
Dannelle was most popular in the 1980s decade with 135 total births. The single peak year was 1984.
Where is Dannelle most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Dannelle are California (17 births), Ohio (5 births).
How long has the name Dannelle been used? ▼
Dannelle has been recorded in Social Security data since 1947, spanning 50 years of data through 1996.
What names are similar to Dannelle? ▼
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 Dannelle's data
- Dannelle's decade-level peak was the 1980s (135 total births); usage has since declined to 38 in the 1990s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Dannelles (17 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 Dannelle
Nearby Names Like Dannelle
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Dannelle
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 Dannelle side by side: Dannelle vs Danielle Dannelle vs Dana Dannelle 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, 1947–1996 (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. "Dannelle: Baby Name Since 1947 - 378 Births, Peak 1984." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/dannelle. 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 Dannelle 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.