Danell
Every Danell since 1941 — 1,700 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Danell
Danell 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 1941, 1,700 American babies have been named Danell — about 74% girls and 26% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1977, when 67 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1970s.
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 Danell stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Danell year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — | 6 | #11,174 |
| 2021 | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — | 7 | #9,794 |
| 2019 | — | — | 5 | #12,577 |
| 2018 | — | — | 17 | #5,365 |
| 2017 | — | — | 13 | #6,392 |
| 2016 | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — | 5 | #12,478 |
| 2013 | 6 | #15,073 | 7 | #9,881 |
| 2012 | — | — | 14 | #6,064 |
| 2011 | — | — | 5 | #12,693 |
| 2010 | — | — | 6 | #11,052 |
| 2009 | — | — | 8 | #9,167 |
| 2008 | — | — | — | — |
| 2007 | — | — | 5 | #12,760 |
| 2006 | — | — | 9 | #8,138 |
| 2005 | 6 | #14,936 | 7 | #9,332 |
| 2004 | 7 | #13,093 | 6 | #10,243 |
| 2003 | 7 | #12,729 | — | — |
| 2002 | 8 | #11,377 | 9 | #7,162 |
| 2001 | 7 | #12,371 | — | — |
| 2000 | 9 | #10,085 | 9 | #6,952 |
| 1995 | 12 | #7,164 | 6 | #8,007 |
| 1990 | 7 | #10,471 | 8 | #5,949 |
| 1985 | 23 | #3,643 | 11 | #3,848 |
| 1980 | 28 | #3,081 | 15 | #2,988 |
| 1975 | 36 | #2,279 | 18 | #2,384 |
| 1970 | 35 | #2,243 | — | — |
| 1965 | 35 | #1,955 | 6 | #3,609 |
| 1960 | 30 | #2,109 | — | — |
| 1955 | 9 | #4,129 | — | — |
| 1950 | 9 | #3,732 | — | — |
| 1945 | 6 | #4,127 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — | — | — |
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| 1925 | — | — | — | — |
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| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Famous people named Danell
- Danell Leyva Gymnast · b. 1991
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Danell in 2025?
Danell 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 Danell?
1,700 babies have been named Danell in the United States since 1941, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Danell most popular?
Danell peaked in 1977, when 67 newborns received the name.
Is Danell a boy or girl name?
Danell is used for both: about 74% of babies named Danell have been girls and 26% boys.
Is the name Danell rising or falling?
Danell is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Danell?
Well-known people named Danell include Danell Leyva (gymnast).