Daniele
Daniele is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
God is my judge.
Origin and history
Daniele is a spelling variant of Danielle, derived from the Hebrew name Daniel, meaning 'God is my judge'. While Daniele is predominantly used as a masculine name in Italian, it has been given to females in the United States as a French-influenced feminine spelling. It remains a relatively rare choice for girls in contemporary U.S. usage.
Popularity in the United States
3,564 babies in the United States have been named Daniele since 1880. It ranks #2962 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2085.
States where it is most popular
- CA (27.3 %)
- NY (21.6 %)
- PA (11.1 %)
- FL (7.5 %)
- OH (6.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 48 |
| 1960-1970 | 397 |
| 1970-1980 | 982 |
| 1980-1990 | 977 |
| 1990-2000 | 845 |
| 2000-2010 | 250 |
| 2010-2019 | 49 |
| 2020-2029 | 16 |
Famous people named Daniele
- Daniele Gaither: Actress, Comedian
Nicknames
Dani, Danny, Dee Dee
Fun facts
- While Daniele is exclusively masculine in Italian, it functions primarily as a feminine name in English-speaking regions as a variant of Danielle.
- The root name Daniel traces back to ancient Hebrew texts, combining 'Dan' (judge) and 'El' (God).