Dann
Dann is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
God is my judge; judge.
Origin and history
Dann is a variant spelling of Dan, originating as a Hebrew biblical name meaning 'judge'. It has also historically served as a short form for Daniel. In the United States, it is a rare masculine spelling that saw minor usage in the mid-20th century.
Popularity in the United States
1,089 babies in the United States have been named Dann since 1880. It ranks #3598 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- CA (29.6 %)
- MI (17.9 %)
- PA (12.1 %)
- WI (10.3 %)
- MN (9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 5 |
| 1930-1940 | 28 |
| 1940-1950 | 175 |
| 1950-1960 | 465 |
| 1960-1970 | 251 |
| 1970-1980 | 95 |
| 1980-1990 | 35 |
| 1990-2000 | 30 |
| 2000-2010 | 5 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Dann
- Dann Florek: Actor, Director
- Dann Huff: Producer, Musician
Fun facts
- The double 'n' spelling is a distinct orthographic variant of the traditional Hebrew name Dan.