Danyell
Every Danyell since 1965 — 2,844 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Danyell
Danyell 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 1965, 2,844 American babies have been named Danyell — about 89% girls and 11% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1974, when 170 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 Danyell stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Danyell 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 | #15,687 | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — | — | — |
| 2017 | — | — | — | — |
| 2016 | 5 | #16,883 | — | — |
| 2015 | 7 | #13,339 | — | — |
| 2014 | 10 | #10,329 | — | — |
| 2013 | 15 | #7,853 | — | — |
| 2012 | 7 | #13,843 | — | — |
| 2011 | 12 | #9,297 | — | — |
| 2010 | 13 | #8,840 | — | — |
| 2009 | 17 | #7,427 | — | — |
| 2008 | 17 | #7,495 | — | — |
| 2007 | 23 | #5,948 | — | — |
| 2006 | 21 | #6,186 | 6 | #10,966 |
| 2005 | 19 | #6,338 | — | — |
| 2004 | 22 | #5,617 | — | — |
| 2003 | 23 | #5,275 | — | — |
| 2002 | 22 | #5,309 | — | — |
| 2001 | 20 | #5,631 | — | — |
| 2000 | 25 | #4,687 | — | — |
| 1995 | 48 | #2,596 | — | — |
| 1990 | 62 | #2,106 | — | — |
| 1985 | 98 | #1,341 | 11 | #3,850 |
| 1980 | 72 | #1,610 | 27 | #2,013 |
| 1975 | 106 | #1,100 | 24 | #1,960 |
| 1970 | 22 | #3,045 | 7 | #3,926 |
| 1965 | 5 | #6,722 | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — | — | — |
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| 1945 | — | — | — | — |
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| 1925 | — | — | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — | — | — |
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| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Danyell in 2025?
Danyell 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 Danyell?
2,844 babies have been named Danyell in the United States since 1965, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Danyell most popular?
Danyell peaked in 1974, when 170 newborns received the name.
Is Danyell a boy or girl name?
Danyell is used for both: about 89% of babies named Danyell have been girls and 11% boys.
Is the name Danyell rising or falling?
Danyell is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.