Danilo
Every Danilo since 1946 — 4,674 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Danilo
Danilo is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #1,316 in 2025 with 147 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1946, 4,674 American babies have been named Danilo. Its peak came in 2022, when 209 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Danilo stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Danilo year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 147 | #1,316 |
| 2024 | 197 | #1,097 |
| 2023 | 207 | #1,052 |
| 2022 | 209 | #1,053 |
| 2021 | 204 | #1,051 |
| 2020 | 163 | #1,181 |
| 2019 | 155 | #1,226 |
| 2018 | 197 | #1,034 |
| 2017 | 200 | #1,010 |
| 2016 | 196 | #1,024 |
| 2015 | 197 | #1,030 |
| 2014 | 114 | #1,442 |
| 2013 | 86 | #1,712 |
| 2012 | 91 | #1,678 |
| 2011 | 91 | #1,661 |
| 2010 | 63 | #2,125 |
| 2009 | 90 | #1,723 |
| 2008 | 88 | #1,724 |
| 2007 | 87 | #1,722 |
| 2006 | 65 | #2,043 |
| 2005 | 83 | #1,637 |
| 2004 | 79 | #1,634 |
| 2003 | 60 | #1,941 |
| 2002 | 57 | #1,951 |
| 2001 | 47 | #2,185 |
| 2000 | 57 | #1,854 |
| 1995 | 52 | #1,713 |
| 1990 | 61 | #1,437 |
| 1985 | 44 | #1,508 |
| 1980 | 27 | #2,012 |
| 1975 | 27 | #1,797 |
| 1970 | 27 | #1,664 |
| 1965 | 19 | #1,819 |
| 1960 | 11 | #2,571 |
| 1955 | 14 | #2,161 |
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Famous people named Danilo
- Danilo Kiš Writer · 1935–1989
- Danilo I, Prince of Montenegro Politician · 1826–1860
- Danilo, Crown Prince of Montenegro Politician · 1871–1939
- Danilo Türk Politician · b. 1952
- Danilo Medina Politician · b. 1951
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Danilo in 2025?
Danilo ranked #1,316 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 147 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Danilo?
4,674 babies have been named Danilo in the United States since 1946, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Danilo most popular?
Danilo peaked in 2022, when 209 newborns received the name.
Is Danilo a boy or girl name?
Danilo is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Danilo rising or falling?
Danilo is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Danilo?
Well-known people named Danilo include Danilo Kiš (writer), Danilo I, Prince of Montenegro (politician), Danilo, Crown Prince of Montenegro (politician).