Danielle Name Meaning

Helen Doanna

By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated July 9, 2024
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A Deep Dive

Danielle Overview

Meaning

God is my judge

Gender

Girl

Origin

Hebrew

Etymology

Derived from the Hebrew name “Daniel,” meaning “God is my judge.”

Religion

Christianity

Pronunciation

/dæˈnɛl/

Popularity

Danielle enjoys global recognition, particularly in English and French-speaking countries. In the USA, Danielle ranked 494th for girls in 2023.

Syllable

3 syllables

Length

8 letters

Numerology

8 (Practical, Ambitious, Materialistic)

Name Styles

Religious and Spiritual, Classic, Traditional, Aesthetic

Associated Traits

Elegant, intelligent, compassionate, dependable

Spiritual, Religious, or Cultural Significance

Danielle has strong religious roots, often chosen for its biblical connection and its meaning “God is my judge.”

Name Day

October 11th (France)
A Deep Dive

Danielle Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Daniella, Daniela, Daniel, Danya, Danila

Common Nicknames

Dani, Nell, Elle, Danni, Dani-B, Elle-D

Diminutives

Nelly, Dan, Dee, D

Famous People

  • Danielle Harris
    (American Actress)
  • Danielle Nicolet
    (American Actress)
  • Danielle Panabaker
    (American Actress)
  • Danielle Staub
    (American Reality TV Star)
  • Danielle Lloyd
    (English Model)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • Danielle Moonstar
    ("The New Mutants," Film)
  • Danielle Rousseau
    ("Lost," TV Series)
  • Danielle Van de Kamp
    ("Desperate Housewives," TV Series)
  • Danielle Bowden
    ("Cape Fear," Film)
  • "Danielle Steel's Zoya"
    (TV Movie)

Places

  • Danielle Drive
    (Texas, USA)

What Is the Meaning of Danielle?

Danielle means “God is my judge.” It reflects a personality with a strong sense of justice and spirituality, often characterized by fairness and integrity.

What Is the Origin of The Name Danielle?

Danielle originates from the Hebrew name Daniel, which combines “Dan” (judge) and “El” (God). The name evolved through Latin and French, becoming a popular feminine version in various cultures.

Danielle Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Danielle in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#4392021#4742022#4942023
Top 3 Rankings#141987#161984#161986

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Danielle

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023494
(-20 from 2022)
617
(-52 from 2022)
0.03527
2022474
(-35 from 2021)
669
(-38 from 2021)
0.03731
2021439
(+8 from 2020)
707
(+17 from 2020)
0.03946
2020447
(-13 from 2019)
690
(-47 from 2019)
0.03903
2019434
(-54 from 2018)
737
(-81 from 2018)
0.04017
2018380
(-29 from 2017)
818
(-98 from 2017)
0.04399
2017351
(-20 from 2016)
916
(-81 from 2016)
0.04849
2016331
(-34 from 2015)
997
(-93 from 2015)
0.05150
2015297
(-34 from 2014)
1090
(-155 from 2014)
0.05587
2014263
(-3 from 2013)
1245
(+7 from 2013)
0.06364
2013260
(-28 from 2012)
1238
(-139 from 2012)
0.06422
2012232
(-25 from 2011)
1377
(-123 from 2011)
0.07100
2011207
(-12 from 2010)
1500
(-107 from 2010)
0.07741
2010195
(-26 from 2009)
1607
(-325 from 2009)
0.08196
2009169
(-28 from 2008)
1932
(-464 from 2008)
0.09540
2008141
(-19 from 2007)
2396
(-383 from 2007)
0.11503
2007122
(-6 from 2006)
2779
(-121 from 2006)
0.13130
2006116
(-14 from 2005)
2900
(-233 from 2005)
0.13872
2005102
(-11 from 2004)
3133
(-397 from 2004)
0.15437
200491
(-9 from 2003)
3530
(-334 from 2003)
0.17494
200382
(-11 from 2002)
3864
(-341 from 2002)
0.19258
200271
(-8 from 2001)
4205
(-586 from 2001)
0.21291
200163
(-15 from 2000)
4791
(-1300 from 2000)
0.24185
200048
(-5 from 1999)
6091
(-663 from 1999)
0.30520
199943
(-2 from 1998)
6754
(-614 from 1998)
0.34693
199841
(-7 from 1997)
7368
(-666 from 1997)
0.38009
199734
(-5 from 1996)
8034
(-1251 from 1996)
0.42079
199629
(-5 from 1995)
9285
(-1368 from 1995)
0.48429
199524
(-4 from 1994)
10653
(-1799 from 1994)
0.55439
199420
(-2 from 1993)
12452
(-539 from 1993)
0.63877
199318
No change from 1992
12991
(-1108 from 1992)
0.65893
199218
(-1 from 1991)
14099
(+481 from 1991)
0.70331
199117
(+1 from 1990)
13618
(-720 from 1990)
0.66971
199018
(-1 from 1989)
14338
(-1028 from 1989)
0.69792
198917
No change from 1988
15366
(-888 from 1988)
0.77131
198817
(-3 from 1987)
16254
(-753 from 1987)
0.84519
198714
(+2 from 1986)
17007
(+2064 from 1986)
0.90742
198616
(+2 from 1985)
14943
(-471 from 1985)
0.80970
198518
(-2 from 1984)
15414
(-256 from 1984)
0.83485
198416
(+13 from 1983)
15670
(+5035 from 1983)
0.86896
198329
(+2 from 1982)
10635
(+431 from 1982)
0.59424
198231
(-1 from 1981)
10204
(+166 from 1981)
0.56243
198130
(+3 from 1980)
10038
(+1193 from 1980)
0.56125
198033
No change from 1979
8845
(+865 from 1979)
0.49673
197933
(-2 from 1978)
7980
(-4 from 1978)
0.46307
197831
No change from 1977
7984
(+369 from 1977)
0.48568
197731
(+2 from 1976)
7615
(+251 from 1976)
0.46292
197633
(+9 from 1975)
7364
(+952 from 1975)
0.46848
197542
(-2 from 1974)
6412
(-218 from 1974)
0.41080
197440
(+9 from 1973)
6630
(+982 from 1973)
0.42330
197349
(+24 from 1972)
5648
(+1448 from 1972)
0.36342
197273
(+26 from 1971)
4200
(+482 from 1971)
0.26046
197199
(+15 from 1970)
3718
(+350 from 1970)
0.21214
1970114
(-3 from 1969)
3368
(+196 from 1969)
0.18386
1969111
(+22 from 1968)
3172
(+766 from 1968)
0.17995
1968133
(+64 from 1967)
2406
(+789 from 1967)
0.14073
1967197
(+30 from 1966)
1617
(+301 from 1966)
0.09418
1966227
(+8 from 1965)
1316
(+11 from 1965)
0.07495
1965235
(+42 from 1964)
1305
(+253 from 1964)
0.07141
1964277
(+85 from 1963)
1052
(+363 from 1963)
0.05375
1963362
(+16 from 1962)
689
(+73 from 1962)
0.03466
1962378
(-5 from 1961)
616
(-49 from 1961)
0.03039
1961373
(+179 from 1960)
665
(+352 from 1960)
0.03202
1960552
(+139 from 1959)
313
(+103 from 1959)
0.01505
1959691
(+110 from 1958)
210
(+53 from 1958)
0.01010
1958801
(-78 from 1957)
157
(-34 from 1957)
0.00760
1957723
(-82 from 1956)
191
(-30 from 1956)
0.00910
1956641
(+43 from 1955)
221
(+34 from 1955)
0.01073
1955684
(+34 from 1954)
187
(+21 from 1954)
0.00933
1954718
(-52 from 1953)
166
(-15 from 1953)
0.00834
1953666
(-6 from 1952)
181
No change from 1952
0.00938
1952660
(+150 from 1951)
181
(+59 from 1951)
0.00952
1951810
(+99 from 1950)
122
(+26 from 1950)
0.00660
1950909
(-96 from 1949)
96
(-19 from 1949)
0.00546
1949813
(+8 from 1948)
115
(+3 from 1948)
0.00655
1948821
(-74 from 1947)
112
(-19 from 1947)
0.00643
1947747
(-66 from 1946)
131
(-5 from 1946)
0.00721
1946681
(+92 from 1945)
136
(+43 from 1945)
0.00843
1945773
(+172 from 1944)
93
(+26 from 1944)
0.00691
1944945
(+20 from 1943)
67
No change from 1943
0.00490
1943965
(+72 from 1942)
67
(+10 from 1942)
0.00467
19421037
(-126 from 1941)
57
(-8 from 1941)
0.00410
1941911
(+275 from 1940)
65
(+27 from 1940)
0.00522
19401186
(-375 from 1939)
38
(-34 from 1939)
0.00322
1939811
(-80 from 1938)
72
(-16 from 1938)
0.00635
1938731
(+2209 from 1937)
88
(+79 from 1937)
0.00771
19372940
First SSA data recorded
9
First SSA data recorded
0.00082
19360
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19350
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19340
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19330
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19320
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19310
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19300
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19290
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19280
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19270
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19260
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19250
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19240
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19230
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19220
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19210
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19200
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19190
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19180
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19170
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19160
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19150
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19140
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19130
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19120
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19110
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19100
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19090
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19080
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19070
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19060
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19050
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19040
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19030
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19020
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19010
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19000
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18990
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18980
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18970
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18960
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18950
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18940
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18930
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18920
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18910
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18900
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18890
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18880
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18870
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18860
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18850
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18840
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18830
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18820
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18810
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18800
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000

American States Popularity Rankings for Danielle

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#4112021#4362022#4402023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#4142021#6692022#7262023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#4352021#5592022#6952023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#4942021#4002022#4682023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#2932021#4612022#5612023

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#4242021#4242022#4592023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#5152021#5942022#4382023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#3672021#5832022#4572023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#4742021#4732022#7542023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#3532021#5622022#4332023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#5202021#5042022#3852023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#3562021#4762022#5642023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#5562021#4392022#3522023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#4242021#2642022#4782023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#4102021#4122022#4152023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#4842021#3282022#6962023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#8072021#3052022#5882023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#4762020#7652021#7232023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#4322021#4402022#3962023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#4832021#3602022#6512023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#4422021#3942022#3632023

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#4672019#4412021#5712022

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#3732021#4802022#6942023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#6472021#6582022#3402023

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#4472021#4572022#5992023

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#4342021#3952022#5902023

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#4922018#6602019#4362020

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#3072021#4852022#5422023

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#2542021#6262022#3232023

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#5552021#4122022#4062023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#7352021#2852022#3542023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#7592021#4452022#5312023

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#2332018#2222019#2102020

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#3272015#4612017#4432021

Maine (ME)

Maine (ME) flagMaine (ME)#2272012#1872013#2372014

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#2642020#3142021#2922022

West Virginia (WV)

West Virginia (WV) flagWest Virginia (WV)#2972016#2192017#3402020

New Hampshire (NH)

New Hampshire (NH) flagNew Hampshire (NH)#1702014#2232016#2412023

District of Columbia (DC)

District of Columbia (DC) flagDistrict of Columbia (DC)#1632010#2202011#2722016

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#5692021#5692022#5622023

Rhode Island (RI)

Rhode Island (RI) flagRhode Island (RI)#1442006#2042007#1412008

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#4252020#4032021#4332023

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#3802020#3952021#3982023

Delaware (DE)

Delaware (DE) flagDelaware (DE)#852013#2002015#1542019

Hawaii (HI)

Hawaii (HI) flagHawaii (HI)#1012007#1132008#2162012

Montana (MT)

Montana (MT) flagMontana (MT)#1232017#2082021#2052022

South Dakota (SD)

South Dakota (SD) flagSouth Dakota (SD)#2232010#1532012#2372013

North Dakota (ND)

North Dakota (ND) flagNorth Dakota (ND)#1572008#1882011#2282017

Alaska (AK)

Alaska (AK) flagAlaska (AK)#1472015#1572016#1752017

Vermont (VT)

Vermont (VT) flagVermont (VT)#512001#942002#1152007

Wyoming (WY)

Wyoming (WY) flagWyoming (WY)#1082004#382006#1042008

Popularity Rankings for Danielle in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in Other American Territories

American Samoa flag American Samoa
Guam flag Guam
Northern Mariana Islands flag Northern Mariana Islands
U.S. Virgin Islands flag U.S. Virgin Islands

Other American Territories flagOther American Territories#402004#292005#412009

Popularity in Australia (NSW)

Australia (NSW) flagAustralia (NSW)#912000#882001#762002

Popularity in France

France flagFrance#1381972#1601973#1911974

Popularity in New Zealand

New Zealand flagNew Zealand#4172019#2622020#3962022

Popularity in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland flagNorthern Ireland#3612018#4242019#3912023

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#3782021#8222022#4992023

Popularity in Scotland

Scotland flagScotland#4302014#3792015#4292020

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland flagIreland#4302021#5592022#4042023

Popularity in Poland

Poland flagPoland#4632010#5992014#7112016

Popularity in Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico flagPuerto Rico#5111999

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales flagEngland and Wales#7912018#8642019#8532020

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#9062016#8762018#8602019

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Danielle a Name for Boys or Girls?

Danielle is usually given to girls. The name has a modern yet timeless feel that many parents love for their daughters.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Danielle

Danielle in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Danielle Harris (Actress, born 1977): An American actress who has appeared in various horror films, including the "Halloween" series.
  • Danielle Nicolet (Actress, born 1973): An American actress known for her roles in "The Flash" and "Born Again Virgin."
  • Danielle Panabaker (Actress, born 1987): An American actress who stars in the TV series "The Flash."
  • Danielle Staub (Reality TV Star, born 1962): An American reality television personality who appeared on "The Real Housewives of New Jersey."
  • Danielle Lloyd (Model, born 1983): An English glamour model and television personality, who was crowned Miss England in 2004.
  • Danielle Darrieux (Actress, 1917–2017): A renowned French actress whose career spanned eight decades.
  • Danielle Scott-Arruda (Volleyball Player, born 1972): An American volleyball player who competed in multiple Olympic Games.
  • Danielle Moonstar ("The New Mutants," 2020 Film): A young mutant with the power to create illusions based on people's fears.
  • Danielle Rousseau ("Lost," 2004 TV Series): A mysterious French woman stranded on the island who helps the survivors.
  • Danielle Van de Kamp ("Desperate Housewives," 2004 TV Series): The rebellious daughter of Bree Van de Kamp with a troubled past.
  • Danielle Bowden ("Cape Fear," 1991 Film): A teenager who becomes the target of a vengeful ex-convict.
  • "Danielle Steel's Zoya" (1995 TV Movie): A film adaptation of the novel by Danielle Steel, following the life of a Russian countess.
  • "Danielle's Story" (2016 Novel): Chronicles the journey of a young woman named Danielle who overcomes numerous challenges.
  • Danielle Brooks ("Orange Is the New Black," 2013 TV Series): Portrays Tasha "Taystee" Jefferson, a vibrant inmate with a big heart.
  • Danielle Panabaker ("The Flash," 2014 TV Series): Plays Caitlin Snow, a scientist with a dark alter ego named Killer Frost.
  • Danielle Drive (Texas, USA): A street located in the city of Austin, characterized by its residential neighborhood.

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