Dannon
Every Dannon since 1968 — 595 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Dannon
Dannon 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 1968, 595 American babies have been named Dannon — about 85% boys and 15% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1979, when 54 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 Dannon stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Dannon 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 | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — | 5 | #12,460 |
| 2019 | — | — | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — | 5 | #12,589 |
| 2017 | — | — | 6 | #11,075 |
| 2016 | — | — | 5 | #12,618 |
| 2015 | — | — | 5 | #12,487 |
| 2014 | — | — | 7 | #9,869 |
| 2013 | — | — | 10 | #7,646 |
| 2012 | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — | 9 | #8,224 |
| 2010 | — | — | 10 | #7,709 |
| 2009 | — | — | 10 | #7,822 |
| 2008 | — | — | 10 | #7,812 |
| 2007 | 7 | #14,273 | 10 | #7,714 |
| 2006 | 6 | #15,590 | 9 | #8,142 |
| 2005 | 5 | #17,130 | 7 | #9,334 |
| 2004 | 6 | #14,598 | 5 | #11,730 |
| 2003 | — | — | 13 | #5,624 |
| 2002 | — | — | 9 | #7,163 |
| 2001 | 5 | #15,927 | — | — |
| 2000 | — | — | 7 | #8,386 |
| 1995 | 6 | #12,131 | 11 | #5,201 |
| 1990 | — | — | 15 | #3,813 |
| 1985 | — | — | 12 | #3,638 |
| 1980 | — | — | 17 | #2,746 |
| 1975 | — | — | 8 | #4,026 |
| 1970 | — | — | 6 | #4,342 |
| 1965 | — | — | — | — |
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| 1955 | — | — | — | — |
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| 1925 | — | — | — | — |
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| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Dannon in 2025?
Dannon 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 Dannon?
595 babies have been named Dannon in the United States since 1968, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Dannon most popular?
Dannon peaked in 1979, when 54 newborns received the name.
Is Dannon a boy or girl name?
Dannon is used for both: about 15% of babies named Dannon have been girls and 85% boys.
Is the name Dannon rising or falling?
Dannon is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.