Girl · #17,292 in 2026

Dannan

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

Current Rank

#17,292

Peak Rank

#10,610 (2006)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

2006

First Year

2009

Last Year

2006

Peak Year

#10610

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Dannan

Dannan first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 2006, with 10 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2006, when 10 Dannans were born — ranking #10,610 that year. As of 2026, Dannan ranks #17,292 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 26 Dannans have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Dannan

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

Dannon
Dannen
Doonan
Dinan
Dennen
Dammen
Donnan
Dammann
Damman
Danaan
Danann
Tannen

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Dannan

What does the name Dannan mean?

Dannan is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2006. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Dannan in 2026?

In 2026, Dannan ranks #17,292 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Dannan most popular?

Dannan reached its peak popularity in 2006, ranking #10,610 that year with 10 babies given the name.

Is Dannan a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Dannan?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Dannan include Gwenneth, Chrishelle, Kindell. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Dannan

Dannan is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2006 and has accumulated 26 births in the dataset. Dannan's peak popularity came in 2006 when it ranked #10,610. Use the chart and map above to compare Dannan'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.