Dannie
Dannie is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
God is my judge.
Origin and history
Dannie is a diminutive form of Danielle or Daniela, derived from the Hebrew name Daniel. In the United States, it has been used as both a masculine and feminine given name, though it remains relatively uncommon for girls. It offers a friendly, vintage alternative to standard names like Danielle or Danny.
Popularity in the United States
2,309 babies in the United States have been named Dannie since 1880. It ranks #3668 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1983.
States where it is most popular
- AL (50.9 %)
- TX (26.8 %)
- GA (10 %)
- CA (4.6 %)
- MS (4.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 16 |
| 1890-1900 | 39 |
| 1900-1910 | 88 |
| 1910-1920 | 190 |
| 1920-1930 | 265 |
| 1930-1940 | 215 |
| 1940-1950 | 322 |
| 1950-1960 | 207 |
| 1960-1970 | 130 |
| 1970-1980 | 120 |
| 1980-1990 | 96 |
| 1990-2000 | 136 |
| 2000-2010 | 155 |
| 2010-2019 | 212 |
| 2020-2029 | 118 |
Fun facts
- While Danny is the more common spelling for boys, the '-ie' spelling has historically been favored for girls or as a softer alternative.
- Dannie has been continually recorded in U.S. birth statistics since 1880 as a given name for both females and males.