A 1940s favorite, climbing again.
Popularity of Dannie since 1885
Babies named Dannie per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1953, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Dannie's real moment was 1946.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 16 | 0 |
| 1890s | 39 | 19 |
| 1900s | 88 | 12 |
| 1910s | 190 | 159 |
| 1920s | 265 | 389 |
| 1930s | 215 | 769 |
| 1940s | 322 | 2,056 |
| 1950s | 207 | 2,430 |
| 1960s | 130 | 1,280 |
| 1970s | 120 | 712 |
| 1980s | 96 | 449 |
| 1990s | 136 | 342 |
| 2000s | 155 | 233 |
| 2010s | 212 | 179 |
| 2020s | 118 | 108 |
Meaning & origin
Dannie is a rare unisex name that has occupied a quiet corner of American naming practices for over a century. First recorded in 1893, it reached its peak popularity in 1946, reflecting mid-century naming trends that favored diminutive forms. The name has been consistently uncommon, with a current one-in-94,893 birth rate in 2025, ranking 5,208. However, since 2015, Dannie has been on a modest upward trajectory, perhaps buoyed by the broader revival of vintage nicknames. Geographically, the name has been most concentrated in Ohio, suggesting regional preference. As a variant of Danny and Danielle, Dannie carries the familiar 'God is my judge' etymology from Hebrew but stands on its own as a distinctive, short-form choice.
Dannie is most commonly used as a diminutive of Danielle or Daniela, the feminine forms of Daniel. Daniel derives from the Hebrew name Daniyyel, meaning 'God is my judge.' Dannie also appears as a variant of Danny, a nickname for Daniel. The name saw peak popularity in the 1940s and has been used for both boys and girls, though it remains relatively rare.
Where Dannie is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Dannie
Names that share Dannie's style, for a brother or sister.
