Declining since 1993, #13,208 for girls today.
Popularity of Danyelle since 1961
Babies named Danyelle per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 167 |
| 1970s | 1,159 |
| 1980s | 1,548 |
| 1990s | 1,704 |
| 2000s | 887 |
| 2010s | 249 |
| 2020s | 55 |
Meaning & origin
Danyelle first entered U.S. birth records in 1961 and saw its peak popularity in 1987. Since 1993, its usage has been decreasing, falling to rank 13,208 in 2025. In the latest year analyzed, roughly 1 in 267,878 newborn girls received the name. The name was most common in the 1980s, though it was not concentrated in any particular state. Danyelle represents a modern English variant of Danielle, itself the feminine form of Daniel. Its spelling with 'y' distinguishes it from the more traditional French-influenced Danielle.
Danyelle is a feminine variant of Daniel, which comes from the Hebrew name Daniyyel meaning 'God is my judge.' The spelling with a 'y' (Danyelle) emerged as a modern English elaboration, likely influenced by similar names like Danielle but with a distinctive spelling. It has been in use in the United States since at least the 1960s, peaking in popularity during the 1980s.
Where Danyelle 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.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Dani, Elle, Dee
Sibling names for Danyelle
Names that share Danyelle's style, for a brother or sister.
