Danica
Danica is a girl's name of Slavic origin.
Meaning
Morning star.
Origin and history
Danica is a Slavic name traditionally meaning 'morning star'. It gained visibility in the United States in the late 20th and early 21st centuries, influenced by pop culture figures. It remains a recognizable yet moderately uncommon choice for girls.
Popularity in the United States
16,522 babies in the United States have been named Danica since 1880. It ranks #1193 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1193.
States where it is most popular
- CA (21.4 %)
- TX (9.1 %)
- NY (6 %)
- PA (5.5 %)
- FL (4.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 10 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 42 |
| 1960-1970 | 290 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,051 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,893 |
| 1990-2000 | 2,382 |
| 2000-2010 | 5,244 |
| 2010-2019 | 4,591 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,019 |
Famous people named Danica
- Danica Patrick: Race car driver, Athlete
- Danica McKellar: Actress, Author
Nicknames
Dani, Nika
Fun facts
- In Slavic folklore, Danica was the personification of the Morning Star, often portrayed as a goddess of dawn.
- The popularity of the name in the U.S. rose significantly in the late 2000s alongside the success of race car driver Danica Patrick.