Total births
11
Girls' name · since 1952
Danute
Danute has 11 recorded births since 1952 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1952 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 11
- total births
- 1952–1957
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 100%
- born in that decade
Danute sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 11 recorded since 1952.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Danute has been recorded 11 times among girls since 1952, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1950s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1952 to 1957.
- 11 total births
- 1952–1957 years on record
- 1950s peak decade
- 100% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
11 girls have been named Danute since 1952, peaking in the 1950s, last recorded in 1957.
- 11
- total births
- 1952–1957
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 100%
- born in that decade
1950s
Peak decade
100% of everyone ever named Danute was born in this single decade.
1952
Single peak year
6 babies were named Danute in 1952 - its busiest year on record.
Danute's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Danute splits its recorded history at 1957: 45% of all births land in the more recent half, 55% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1957 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1952 peak of 6 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Danute at a glance
Last recorded 1957Peak year
1952
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1952
Danute popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1952–1957
- Peak year (1952)
- 6
- Annual births at peak, across 6 years of records
Danute by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1950s was Danute's strongest decade.
11 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 100% of all-time use.
Danute births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s
1950s
11 births
What this shows Peak: 1950s at 11 births (100% of all-time use).
Danute by state
Where Danute concentrates geographically, total births since 1952
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Illinois | | 5 | 45.5% |
Illinois share of Danute's total US births 45.5%
5 of 11 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Danute? ▼
11 babies have been named Danute since 1952. It was last recorded in 1957. The peak year was 1952 with 6 births.
When was Danute most popular? ▼
Danute was most popular in the 1950s decade with 11 total births. The single peak year was 1952.
Where is Danute most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Danute are Illinois (5 births).
How long has the name Danute been used? ▼
Records for Danute go back to 1952, giving 6 years of history through 1957.
What names are similar to Danute? ▼
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 Danute's data
- Illinois records the most Danutes (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Illinois 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 Danute
Nearby Names Like Danute
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Danute
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 Danute side by side: Danute vs Danielle Danute vs Dana Danute 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, 1952–1957 (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. "Danute: Baby Name Since 1952 - 11 Births, Peak 1952." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/danute. 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 Danute 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.