Total births
927
Unisex name · since 1967
Danyale
Since 1967, U.S. Social Security records show 927 babies named Danyale, peaking in 1990. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 927
- total births
- 1967–2014
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 28%
- born in that decade
Danyale sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 927 recorded since 1967.
Danyale has 927 recorded births among girls since 1967, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, though it falls outside today's most-used girls names, busiest in the 1980s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1967 to 2014.
- 927 total births
- 1967–2014 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 28% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
927 girls have been named Danyale since 1967, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2014.
- 927
- total births
- 1967–2014
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 28%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
28% of everyone ever named Danyale was born in this single decade.
1990
Single peak year
43 babies were named Danyale in 1990 - its busiest year on record.
Danyale's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Danyale's SSA record in two at 1990 and the more recent half accounts for 44% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 56%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 2013, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1990 peak of 43, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Danyale at a glance
Last recorded 2014Peak year
1990
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1967
Danyale popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1967–2014
- Peak year (1990)
- 43
- Annual births at peak, across 48 years of records
Danyale popularity over time - boys
50 total births recorded since 1973 (Danyale as boys' name)
Danyale by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Danyale's strongest decade.
256 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 28% of all-time use.
Danyale births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 28
1960s
28 births
- 1970s
1970s
235 births
- 1980s
1980s
256 births
- 1990s
1990s
255 births
- 2000s
2000s
123 births
- 2010s 30
2010s
30 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 256 births (28% of all-time use).
How Danyale compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Danyale's total volume
Danyale vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Danyale by state
Where Danyale concentrates geographically, total births since 1967
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Illinois | | 28 | 3.0% |
| #2 | Michigan | | 27 | 2.9% |
| #3 | Texas | | 21 | 2.3% |
| #4 | California | | 17 | 1.8% |
| #5 | Ohio | | 5 | 0.5% |
Illinois share of Danyale's total US births 3.0%
Even split
28 of 927 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Danyale? ▼
927 babies have been named Danyale since 1967. It was last recorded in 2014. The peak year was 1990 with 43 births.
When was Danyale most popular? ▼
Danyale was most popular in the 1980s decade with 256 total births. The single peak year was 1990.
Where is Danyale most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Danyale are Illinois (28 births), Michigan (27 births), Texas (21 births).
Is Danyale a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Danyale is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 927 births, and as a boy's name it has 50 births.
How long has the name Danyale been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Danyale since 1967 -- 48 years through the most recent 2014 data.
What names are similar to Danyale? ▼
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 Danyale's data
- Danyale's decade-level peak was the 1980s (256 total births); usage has since declined to 30 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Illinois records the most Danyales (28 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 Danyale
Nearby Names Like Danyale
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Danyale
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Dana Girl
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Daniela Girl
#280 68,514 births
Daniella Girl
#510 33,889 births
Danna Girl
#306 25,106 births
Compare Danyale side by side: Danyale vs Danielle Danyale vs Dana Danyale vs Daniela
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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, 1967–2014 (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. "Danyale: Baby Name Since 1967 - 927 Births, Peak 1990." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/danyale. 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 Danyale 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.