Total births
50
Unisex name · since 1945
Dannye
Dannye has 50 recorded births since 1945 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1947 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 50
- total births
- 1945–1962
- years on record
- 1940s
- peak decade
- 52%
- born in that decade
Dannye is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 50 have been recorded since 1945.
Social Security Administration records show Dannye recorded 50 times among boys since 1945, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1940s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1945 to 1962.
- 50 total births
- 1945–1962 years on record
- 1940s peak decade
- 52% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
50 boys have been named Dannye since 1945, peaking in the 1940s, last recorded in 1962.
- 50
- total births
- 1945–1962
- years on record
- 1940s
- peak decade
- 52%
- born in that decade
1940s
Peak decade
52% of everyone ever named Dannye was born in this single decade.
1947
Single peak year
13 babies were named Dannye in 1947 - its busiest year on record.
Dannye's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Dannye's SSA record in two at 1954 and the more recent half accounts for 48% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 52%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1955, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1947 peak of 13, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Dannye at a glance
Last recorded 1962Peak year
1947
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1945
Dannye popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1945–1962
- Peak year (1947)
- 13
- Annual births at peak, across 18 years of records
Dannye popularity over time - girls
14 total births recorded since 1945 (Dannye as girls' name)
Dannye by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1940s was Dannye's strongest decade.
26 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 52% of all-time use.
Dannye births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1940s
1940s
26 births
- 1950s
1950s
19 births
- 1960s 5
1960s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1940s at 26 births (52% of all-time use).
Dannye by state
Where Dannye concentrates geographically, total births since 1945
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 5 | 10.0% |
Texas share of Dannye's total US births 10.0%
5 of 50 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Dannye? ▼
Dannye has been given to 50 babies in the U.S. since 1945, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1962. 13 babies were born in 1947, its single highest year.
When was Dannye most popular? ▼
Dannye was most popular in the 1940s decade with 26 total births. The single peak year was 1947.
Where is Dannye most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Dannye are Texas (5 births).
Is Dannye a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Dannye is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 50 births, and as a girl's name it has 14 births.
How long has the name Dannye been used? ▼
Records for Dannye go back to 1945, giving 18 years of history through 1962.
What names are similar to Dannye? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Daniel, Danny, Dan, Dana, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Dannye's data
- Dannye's decade-level peak was the 1940s (26 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 1960s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Dannyes (5 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 Dannye
Nearby Names Like Dannye
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Dannye
Daniel Boy
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Danny Boy
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Dan Boy
#1921 106,554 births
Dana Boy
#4201 53,287 births
Dante Boy
#322 51,587 births
Compare Dannye side by side: Dannye vs Daniel Dannye vs Danny Dannye vs Dan
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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, 1945–1962 (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. "Dannye: Baby Name Since 1945 - 50 Births, Peak 1947." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/dannye. 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 Dannye 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.