The nameDanielle

Danielle is a girl's name of Hebrew origin meaning "God is my judge". The French feminine of Daniel, it was a top 20 name in the United States and in England and Wales.

Meaning

Danielle comes from Daniel, the Hebrew Daniyyel, "God is my judge".

Origin

Hebrew, through French.

History

Danielle reached 14th place in the United States and 20th in England and Wales. Danielle Steel is a famous bearer.

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Popularity of the name Danielle

Danielle in the United States

522ndmost popular girls' name in the United States in 2024
1987peak year (17,085 births)
373,134babies named Danielle in the United States since 1880
08,54317,085 18801900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in the United States. Source: Social Security Administration, names given at least 5 times a year.

Danielle was most popular in the United States in the 1980s, with 135,216 births over the decade, 36% of all recorded babies named Danielle. Its rise began around 1968, and it peaked in 1987. Half of all babies named Danielle in the United States were born before 1988, so it is mostly a parents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 655 births a year on average, against 912 in the five years before.

Danielle in the United Kingdom

1402ndmost popular girls' name in the United Kingdom in 2025
1997peak year (2,415 births)
12,687babies named Danielle in the United Kingdom since 1997
01,2082,415 200020052010201520202025
Births per year in the United Kingdom. Source: ONS, NRS and NISRA (England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland), names given at least 3 times a year.

Danielle was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 1990s, with 5,655 births over the decade, 45% of all recorded babies named Danielle. Half of all babies named Danielle in the United Kingdom were born before 2000. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 35 births a year on average, against 55 in the five years before.

Danielle in Ireland

1989peak year (242 births)
4,193babies named Danielle in Ireland since 1964
0121242 198020002020
Births per year in Ireland. Source: Central Statistics Office, names given at least 3 times a year.

Danielle in France

6007thmost popular girls' name in France, latest official figures
1947peak year (12,315 births)
158,090babies named Danielle in France since 1900
06,15812,315 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Variants and related names

Sibling names for Danielle

Names from the same generation as Danielle, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Danielle mean?

Danielle comes from Daniel, the Hebrew Daniyyel, "God is my judge".

What is the origin of the name Danielle?

Hebrew, through French.

Is Danielle a girl's or a boy's name?

Danielle is a girl's name.

How popular is the name Danielle?

In 2024, Danielle was the 522nd most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 588 births.

What are the variants of the name Danielle?

Variants and related names of Danielle include Daniel, Daniela, Daniele and Danny.

What are good sibling names for Danielle?

Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Jacqueline, Rebecca, Rachel and Michelle for a sister, Zachary, Jakob, Dustin and Marc for a brother.

Who are famous people named Danielle?

Danielle Steel, novelist; Danielle Darrieux, actress; Danielle Collins, tennis player.