Danette Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Danette is a name of French origin, derived from the Hebrew Daniel, meaning 'God is my judge'. It has evolved through various forms including Danielle and is seen as a feminine and elegant name. Danette lacks biblical relevance but has gained popularity in the 20th century, reflecting traits of creativity. Notable individuals with this name include Danette McKim and Danette O'Neal.
The name Danette is most popular in Hawaii, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation X (Gen X) generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Danette has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Danette' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 3600th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 624th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 581st out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2266th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 8151st out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 11629th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Danette' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Danette"
Pronunciation
/dəˈnɛt/
Origin
French
Etymology
Danette is a diminutive form of the name Danielle, which is the feminine form of Daniel, derived from the Hebrew name דָּנִיֵּאל (Daniyyel) meaning 'God is my judge'.
Meaning
God is my judge
Language Evolution
Daniel (Hebrew), Daniël (Dutch), Danielle (French), Danette (Modern French)
Historical Usage
Danette gained popularity in the mid-20th century as a feminine name, often associated with a sense of elegance and charm.
Variants & Derivatives
Danielle, Dani, Danna
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, Danette is perceived as a unique and feminine name, often associated with creativity and individuality.
Famous People
Danette McKim, Danette O'Neal
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Danette"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Danette"
"Danette" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 3600th of 9204 | 118 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 624th of 12526 | 4,308 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 581st of 19264 | 4,818 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 2266th of 27321 | 837 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 8151st of 35406 | 214 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 11629th of 30306 | 92 |
Regional Popularity of "Danette" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Danette" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - |
100.00% 1547th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
23.75% 529th/2227 |
28.81% 700th/2430 |
28.08% 801st/2853 |
16.40% 455th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
17.33% 509th/2937 |
18.98% 661st/3483 |
21.52% 757th/3518 |
11.80% 477th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
65.54% 2415th/3685 |
65.63% 2937th/4475 |
56.14% 2916th/5194 |
32.50% 2053rd/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - |
100.00% 7313th/7313 |
72.04% 5376th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Danette"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Danette" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.