Dannielle Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Dannielle originates from Hebrew, meaning 'God is my judge'. It evolved from the masculine Daniel through the French Danielle to its modern form. It is often associated with traits of strength and independence, though it does not have biblical relevance. The name gained popularity in the late 20th century and has several common variants, contributing to its current modern and trendy perception.
The name Dannielle is most popular in Washington, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the MidWest 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, Dannielle 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, 'Dannielle' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 6926th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 4764th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1322nd out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1258th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 4395th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 16186th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Dannielle' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Dannielle"
Pronunciation
/dəˈniːəl/
Origin
Hebrew
Etymology
The name Dannielle is derived from the Hebrew name Daniel, which means 'God is my judge'. The feminine form is often spelled with an extra 'n' or 'l', as in Dannielle.
Meaning
God is my judge
Language Evolution
Daniel (Hebrew), Danielle (French), Dannielle (Modern English)
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in the late 20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries, as a feminine variant of Daniel.
Variants & Derivatives
Danielle, Dani, Danyelle
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Dannielle is perceived as a modern and trendy name, often associated with strong and independent women.
Famous People
Dannielle Peazer - English dancer, Dannielle Brent - British actress
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Dannielle"
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 "Dannielle"
"Dannielle" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 6926th of 9204 | 18 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 4764th of 12526 | 130 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 1322nd of 19264 | 1,345 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 1258th of 27321 | 2,016 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 4395th of 35406 | 495 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 16186th of 30306 | 46 |
Regional Popularity of "Dannielle" 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 "Dannielle" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - |
94.59% 2625th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
39.94% 1173rd/2937 |
31.81% 1108th/3483 |
66.43% 2337th/3518 |
28.09% 1136th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
28.44% 1048th/3685 |
30.44% 1362nd/4475 |
31.96% 1660th/5194 |
20.55% 1298th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- |
100.00% 5164th/5164 |
73.68% 5388th/7313 |
61.32% 4576th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - |
100.00% 6276th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Dannielle"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Dannielle" 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.