Daneille
Feminine diminutive of the French name Daniel, meaning "God is my judge".
Name Census estimates that about 447 living Americans carry the first name Daneille. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Daneille today is around 41 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Daneille births was 1986 (29 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Daneille. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
447
~ 1 in 766,788 Americans
Peak year
1986
29 babies that year
Average age
41
years old
2004 SSA rank
#16,736
Tracked since 1966
Popularity
Daneille: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Daneille from the 1960s through to the 2000s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 240 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1980s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Daneille by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Daneille during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Daneilles live
Origin
Meaning and history of Daneille
The name Daneille is a feminine given name with origins that can be traced back to ancient Greece. It is derived from the Greek name Danielle, which means "God is my judge" or "judge of God." The name is a combination of two Greek words: "danos," meaning "judge," and "El," referring to the Hebrew word for God.
In ancient Greek mythology, the name Daneille was associated with the goddess Themis, the personification of justice and law. Themis was revered as the embodiment of divine order and was often depicted carrying scales, symbolizing her role as an impartial judge.
The earliest recorded use of the name Daneille dates back to the Byzantine Empire in the 5th century AD. It was a popular name among Greek Christians, who saw it as a testament to their faith in divine justice.
One of the earliest notable figures with the name Daneille was Daneille of Lesbos, a Byzantine poet and philosopher from the 6th century AD. She is known for her works exploring the concept of divine judgment and its impact on human affairs.
In the Middle Ages, the name Daneille gained popularity across Europe, particularly in France and Italy. One notable figure from this era was Daneille de Lusignan, a French noblewoman born in 1188, who played a significant role in the Crusades and the establishment of the Kingdom of Cyprus.
During the Renaissance, the name Daneille was associated with several influential figures in the arts and literature. Daneille Gabrielli (1451-1516) was an Italian Renaissance painter known for her religious works depicting scenes of divine judgment.
In more recent history, Daneille Simons (1717-1799) was a Dutch philosopher and scientist who made significant contributions to the study of optics and the nature of light. Her work on the wave theory of light laid the foundation for modern physics.
Another notable figure with the name Daneille was Daneille Casanova (1725-1798), a Venetian adventurer and author famous for his memoirs detailing his travels and romantic exploits across Europe. His name has become synonymous with the term "casanova," which refers to a skilled seducer of women.
These are just a few examples of the historical figures who have borne the name Daneille throughout the centuries. The name's rich heritage and connection to themes of justice, judgment, and divine order have made it a timeless choice, carrying a sense of strength and wisdom.
People
Daneille + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Daneille as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with D
Other first names starting with D with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Daneille: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Daneille?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 447 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Daneille going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 766,788 US residents.
Is Daneille a common name?
We classify Daneille as "Very Rare". It ranks above 83.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 476 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Daneille most popular?
The single biggest year for Daneille was 1986, when 29 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Daneille is about 41 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Daneille a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Daneille in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.