Holding steady.
Popularity of Danille since 1961
Babies named Danille per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 42 |
| 1970s | 206 |
| 1980s | 293 |
| 1990s | 130 |
| 2000s | 31 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Danille is a rare modern feminine variation of Daniel, first recorded in 1961. The name saw its highest usage in 1984, when it reached its peak year, but it has since remained stable with very few annual births. It is one of several '-ille' variants of Danielle that emerged in the mid-20th century, along with Danyelle and Danille itself. While never ranking in the top 1000, the name maintains a quiet presence, appearing steadily but infrequently in each subsequent decade. Its rarity gives it a distinctive feel, linked to the enduring popularity of Daniel and the trend of feminizing biblical names.
Danille is a modern feminine variant of Daniel, which comes from the Hebrew name Daniyyel meaning 'God is my judge'. It emerged in the mid-20th century as part of a trend of creating feminine forms of traditionally masculine names, often by adding a suffix like '-elle' or '-ille'. The name saw its peak popularity in 1984, though it has remained relatively rare overall.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Dani, Annie, Nellie
Sibling names for Danille
Names that share Danille's style, for a brother or sister.
