The nameDanilo

Danilo is the Slavic, Italian and Portuguese form of Daniel.

Meaning

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

Origin

Hebrew.

History

In the United States Danilo reached 1010th in 2017.

Famous people named Danilo

Popularity of the name Danilo

Danilo in the United States

1095thmost popular boys' name in the United States in 2024
2022peak year (209 births)
4,525babies named Danilo in the United States since 1880
0105209 18801900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in the United States. Source: Social Security Administration, names given at least 5 times a year.

Danilo was most popular in the United States in the 2010s, with 1,390 births over the decade, 31% of all recorded babies named Danilo. Its rise began around 1966, and it peaked in 2022. Half of all babies named Danilo in the United States were born before 2011, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 196 births a year.

Danilo in France

2001stmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures
2015peak year (20 births)
515babies named Danilo in France since 1900
01020 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Danilo was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 100 births over the decade, 19% of all recorded babies named Danilo. Its rise began around 1924, and it peaked in 2015. Half of all babies named Danilo in France were born before 1992.

Danilo in Switzerland

237thmost popular boys' name in Switzerland in 2025
2015peak year (47 births)
823babies named Danilo in Switzerland since 2000
02447 200020052010201520202025
Births per year in Switzerland. Source: Swiss Federal Statistical Office (FSO).

Variants and related names

Sibling names for Danilo

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

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Danilo mean?

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

What is the origin of the name Danilo?

Hebrew.

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

Danilo is a boy's name.

How popular is the name Danilo?

In 2024, Danilo was the 1095th most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 197 births.

What are the variants of the name Danilo?

Variants and related names of Danilo include Daniel.

What are good sibling names for Danilo?

Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Elyana, Elia, Salome and Hawa for a sister, Imran, Mattias, Issa and Amos for a brother.

Who are famous people named Danilo?

Danilo Kiš, writer; Danilo Gallinari, basketball player.