Danilo Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Danilo is a Slavic name derived from the Hebrew name Daniel, meaning 'God is my judge'. It evolved from Daniel to Danilo and has biblical relevance through its association with the Old Testament figure. The name has become popular in Slavic regions since the medieval period and is often linked with traits of leadership and wisdom. Notable individuals with this name include Danilo Gallinari, Danilo Petrucci, and Danilo Pereira.
The name Danilo is most popular in California, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Danilo has been too falling for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, too falling for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Danilo' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2908th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1797th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1617th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1879th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1126th out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Danilo' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Danilo"
Pronunciation
/dəˈniːloʊ/
Origin
Slavic
Etymology
Danilo is a diminutive form of the name Daniel, which originates from the Hebrew name דָּנִיֵּאל (Daniyyel), meaning 'God is my judge'.
Meaning
God is my judge
Language Evolution
Daniel, Danilo
Biblical Background
The name has biblical roots, as it is derived from the Old Testament figure Daniel.
Historical Usage
The name Danilo became popular in Slavic countries, particularly in the Balkans, during the medieval period and has maintained a presence in various cultures.
Variants & Derivatives
Daniel, Dani, Dan
Modern Popularity & Image
Danilo is perceived as a strong and traditional name in many cultures, particularly in Italy and Slavic nations, and is often associated with leadership and wisdom.
Famous People
Danilo Gallinari, Danilo Petrucci, Danilo Pereira
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Danilo"
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 "Danilo"
"Danilo" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 2908th of 7552 | 152 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 1797th of 10718 | 402 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 1617th of 16616 | 761 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 1879th of 24088 | 1,086 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 1126th of 23106 | 2,124 |
Regional Popularity of "Danilo" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- |
56.09% 1363rd/2430 |
- |
49.15% 1364th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- |
32.82% 1143rd/3483 |
- |
26.51% 1072nd/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
61.30% 2259th/3685 |
24.98% 1118th/4475 |
31.75% 1649th/5194 |
15.26% 964th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
47.40% 2172nd/4582 |
31.49% 1626th/5164 |
24.30% 1777th/7313 |
19.59% 1462nd/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
37.27% 1485th/3984 |
36.77% 1650th/4487 |
17.22% 1175th/6822 |
13.13% 824th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Danilo" by Generation for Female 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) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Danilo"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Danilo" 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.