Rising since 1995, #394 for girls today.
Popularity of Danna since 1916
Babies named Danna per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 10 |
| 1920s | 85 |
| 1930s | 204 |
| 1940s | 824 |
| 1950s | 1,348 |
| 1960s | 2,193 |
| 1970s | 1,651 |
| 1980s | 1,192 |
| 1990s | 981 |
| 2000s | 4,454 |
| 2010s | 6,949 |
| 2020s | 5,215 |
Meaning & origin
Danna has been a consistently used feminine name in the United States since it first appeared in records in 1916. Its popularity peaked in 2010, and it has been on the rise again since 1995. In 2025, it ranked 394th nationally, with about 1 in every 2,042 girls receiving the name. The name saw a revival in the 2010s and is particularly favored in states such as Nevada, New Jersey, and Connecticut. Danna is widely considered a variant of Dana, itself a short form of Daniel, and carries the meaning 'God is my judge'. The name has maintained steady usage over the decades, appealing to parents seeking a simple, melodic name with biblical roots.
Danna is generally considered a variant of Dana, which itself is a feminine form of Daniel, from the Hebrew name Daniyyel meaning 'God is my judge'. The name gained use in the English-speaking world in the 20th century, particularly as a feminine given name. It has also been influenced by the Irish surname Dana, derived from Ó Donnchadha.
Where Danna is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Danna” around the world
Where Danna lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Dan, Danni, Danny
Sibling names for Danna
Names that share Danna's style, for a brother or sister.
Names like Danna
Names whose popularity has moved with Danna's over the last 50 years.
