Danilo
Danilo is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
God is my judge.
Origin and history
Danilo is the Slavic and Italian equivalent of the Biblical name Daniel. Derived from Hebrew, it translates to 'God is my judge.' It has seen steady, moderate growth in the United States, particularly among families looking for a international variant of Daniel.
Popularity in the United States
4,674 babies in the United States have been named Danilo since 1880. It ranks #1813 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1020.
States where it is most popular
- CA (39.7 %)
- TX (16.3 %)
- NY (13.3 %)
- FL (12.9 %)
- IL (5.6 %)
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 | 16 |
| 1950-1960 | 81 |
| 1960-1970 | 149 |
| 1970-1980 | 281 |
| 1980-1990 | 432 |
| 1990-2000 | 485 |
| 2000-2010 | 713 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,390 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,127 |
Famous people named Danilo
- Danilo Gallinari: Basketball Player
- Danilo Luiz da Silva: Athlete, Soccer Player
Nicknames
Dani, Danny
Fun facts
- Danilo was the name of several rulers of Montenegro, including Danilo I, Prince of Montenegro.
- The name is widely popular across Eastern Europe, Italy, Spain, and Latin America.