Danielle
Danielle is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
God is my judge.
Origin and history
Danielle is a French feminine form of Daniel, derived from the Hebrew name Daniyyel. Although predominantly used for females in the United States, it has historically appeared as a rare masculine option. It carries the traditional etymological meaning of 'God is my judge'.
Popularity in the United States
1,895 babies in the United States have been named Danielle since 1880. It ranks #2951 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- NY (22.1 %)
- CA (19.9 %)
- IL (11.8 %)
- DC (11.3 %)
- FL (6.2 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 56 |
| 1970-1980 | 489 |
| 1980-1990 | 836 |
| 1990-2000 | 368 |
| 2000-2010 | 125 |
| 2010-2019 | 21 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Danielle
- Danielle Hunter: Football Player, Athlete
Nicknames
Dani, Danny, Dan
Fun facts
- While created in French as a feminine adaptation of Daniel, it has occasionally been registered as a male given name in U.S. birth records.
- The name reached its peak usage overall in the late 20th century in the United States.