Danella
Every Danella since 1914 — 870 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Danella
Danella is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #10,284 in 2025 with 9 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1914, 870 American babies have been named Danella. Its peak came in 2011, when 27 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Danella stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Danella year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 9 | #10,284 |
| 2024 | 6 | #13,887 |
| 2023 | 5 | #15,750 |
| 2022 | 7 | #12,553 |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — |
| 2019 | 9 | #10,682 |
| 2018 | — | — |
| 2017 | 9 | #10,900 |
| 2016 | 11 | #9,572 |
| 2015 | 10 | #10,320 |
| 2014 | 14 | #8,157 |
| 2013 | 10 | #10,451 |
| 2012 | 17 | #7,220 |
| 2011 | 27 | #5,098 |
| 2010 | 19 | #6,717 |
| 2009 | 12 | #9,535 |
| 2008 | 15 | #8,217 |
| 2007 | 21 | #6,381 |
| 2006 | 16 | #7,570 |
| 2005 | — | — |
| 2004 | 6 | #14,592 |
| 2003 | 6 | #14,293 |
| 2002 | 7 | #12,522 |
| 2001 | 5 | #15,923 |
| 2000 | 11 | #8,700 |
| 1995 | 8 | #9,800 |
| 1990 | 14 | #6,200 |
| 1985 | 11 | #6,118 |
| 1980 | 15 | #4,775 |
| 1975 | 12 | #4,914 |
| 1970 | 6 | #7,248 |
| 1965 | 14 | #3,434 |
| 1960 | 10 | #4,235 |
| 1955 | 12 | #3,425 |
| 1950 | 9 | #3,733 |
| 1945 | 9 | #3,188 |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Danella in 2025?
Danella ranked #10,284 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 9 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Danella?
870 babies have been named Danella in the United States since 1914, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Danella most popular?
Danella peaked in 2011, when 27 newborns received the name.
Is Danella a boy or girl name?
Danella is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Danella rising or falling?
Danella is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.