Total births
142
Girls' name · since 1951
Danuta
Since 1951, U.S. Social Security records show 142 babies named Danuta, peaking in 1973. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 142
- total births
- 1951–1995
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 36%
- born in that decade
142 girls have been named Danuta since 1951, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Danuta has been recorded 142 times among girls since 1951, 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 1951 to 1995.
- 142 total births
- 1951–1995 years on record
- 1960s peak decade
- 36% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
142 girls have been named Danuta since 1951, peaking in the 1960s, last recorded in 1995.
- 142
- total births
- 1951–1995
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 36%
- born in that decade
1960s
Peak decade
36% of everyone ever named Danuta was born in this single decade.
1973
Single peak year
11 babies were named Danuta in 1973 - its busiest year on record.
Danuta's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Danuta's SSA record in two at 1968 and the more recent half accounts for 50% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 50%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1951, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1973 peak of 11, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Danuta at a glance
Last recorded 1995Peak year
1973
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1951
Danuta popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1951–1995
- Peak year (1973)
- 11
- Annual births at peak, across 45 years of records
Danuta by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1960s was Danuta's strongest decade.
51 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 36% of all-time use.
Danuta births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s
1950s
27 births
- 1960s
1960s
51 births
- 1970s
1970s
37 births
- 1980s
1980s
22 births
- 1990s 5
1990s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1960s at 51 births (36% of all-time use).
Danuta by state
Where Danuta concentrates geographically, total births since 1951
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New Jersey | | 5 | 3.5% |
New Jersey share of Danuta's total US births 3.5%
5 of 142 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Danuta? ▼
Danuta has been given to 142 babies in the U.S. since 1951, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1995. 11 babies were born in 1973, its single highest year.
When was Danuta most popular? ▼
Danuta was most popular in the 1960s decade with 51 total births. The single peak year was 1973.
Where is Danuta most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Danuta are New Jersey (5 births).
How long has the name Danuta been used? ▼
Records for Danuta go back to 1951, giving 45 years of history through 1995.
What names are similar to Danuta? ▼
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 Danuta's data
- Danuta's decade-level peak was the 1960s (51 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.
- New Jersey records the most Danutas (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New Jersey 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 Danuta
Nearby Names Like Danuta
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Danuta
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 Danuta side by side: Danuta vs Danielle Danuta vs Dana Danuta vs Daniela
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1951–1995 (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. "Danuta: Baby Name Since 1951 - 142 Births, Peak 1973." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/danuta. 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 Danuta 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.