Girl · #5,388 in 2026

Dannae

Name: Popularity of the name Dannae in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Dannae, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#5,388

Peak Rank

#5,388 (2026)

Total Babies

255

5-Yr Trend

+135%

1982

First Year

2026

Last Year

2026

Peak Year

#5388

Peak Rank

255

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Dannae

Dannae first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1982, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2026, when 23 Dannaes were born — ranking #5,388 that year. As of 2026, Dannae ranks #5,388 for baby girls with 23 births, rising sharply (+135% over the past five years). In total, more than 255 Dannaes have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Dannae

Phonetically similar names — useful when Dannae is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Dannae

What does the name Dannae mean?

Dannae is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1982. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Dannae in 2026?

In 2026, Dannae ranks #5,388 among girls' names in the U.S., with 23 babies given the name that year.

When was Dannae most popular?

Dannae reached its peak popularity in 2026, ranking #5,388 that year with 23 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Dannae most popular?

Dannae has historically been most popular in Texas, California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Dannae.

Is Dannae a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Dannae is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Dannae?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Dannae include Zeenat, Jirah, Zawadi. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Dannae

Dannae is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1982 and has accumulated 255 births in the dataset. Dannae's peak popularity came in 2026 when it ranked #5,388. Use the chart and map above to compare Dannae's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.