girls' name · peaked 1982

Danee

Every Danee since 1955 — 565 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex — comparable across eras
00.010.010.0218801900192019401960198020002020Peak 1982Girls
Rank 2025
among girls
Babies in 2025
<5
named Danee
Peak year
1982
22 babies
All-time total
565
since 1955

The story of Danee

Danee is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.

Since 1955, 565 American babies have been named Danee. Its peak came in 1982, when 22 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.

The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Danee stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

Danee year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year Girls Girls rank
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017 5 #16,462
2016
2015
2014 5 #17,189
2013 5 #17,188
2012
2011 8 #12,444
2010
2009 9 #11,696
2008 9 #11,824
2007 9 #11,866
2006 13 #8,847
2005
2004 13 #8,377
2003 13 #8,109
2002 12 #8,417
2001 11 #8,907
2000 8 #10,978
1995 15 #6,032
1990 22 #4,403
1985 14 #5,125
1980 14 #5,031
1975 5 #9,382
1970 10 #5,129
1965 5 #6,719
1960
1955 5 #6,004
1950
1945
1940
1935
1930
1925
1920
1915
1910
1905
1900
1895
1890
1885
1880

Frequently asked questions

How popular is the name Danee in 2025?

Danee did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.

How many people are named Danee?

565 babies have been named Danee in the United States since 1955, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Danee most popular?

Danee peaked in 1982, when 22 newborns received the name.

Is Danee a boy or girl name?

Danee is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.

Is the name Danee rising or falling?

Danee is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.

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