Danero
An invented name derived from the Spanish word "dinero" meaning money.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Danero. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Danero today is around 4 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Danero births was 2022 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Danero. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Danero. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2022
5 babies that year
Average age
4
years old
2022 SSA rank
#12,742
Tracked since 2022
Popularity
Danero: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Danero 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 Danero during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Danero
The given name Danero is believed to have originated from the ancient Etruscan civilization that flourished in what is now modern-day Italy between the 8th and 3rd centuries BCE. Linguists suggest that the name is derived from the Etruscan word "danera," which means "to endure" or "to persevere."
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Danero can be found in a collection of Etruscan inscriptions from the 6th century BCE, where it appears to have been a common name among the upper echelons of Etruscan society. The name's association with endurance and perseverance likely contributed to its popularity, as these were highly valued qualities in the warrior culture of the Etruscans.
In the 4th century BCE, the name Danero made its way into the historical records of ancient Greece, where it was adopted by a prominent Athenian philosopher and scholar. This individual, known as Danero of Athens, is credited with making significant contributions to the field of ethics and moral philosophy.
During the Roman era, the name Danero gained further traction, particularly among the Roman aristocracy. One notable figure who bore this name was Danero Cornelius, a Roman senator and statesman who lived in the 1st century CE. He was known for his oratory skills and political acumen, and played a pivotal role in the transition of power from the Roman Republic to the Roman Empire.
In the Middle Ages, the name Danero resurfaced in various parts of Europe, albeit with slight variations in spelling and pronunciation. One of the most renowned individuals with this name was Danero di Firenze, a 13th-century Italian architect and engineer who was responsible for the design and construction of several iconic buildings, including the Basilica of Santa Croce in Florence.
Another significant figure who carried the name Danero was Danero Alighieri, a 14th-century Italian poet and philosopher. He is best known for his seminal work, the Divine Comedy, which is considered one of the greatest literary masterpieces of all time. Alighieri's use of the name Danero is thought to have been a tribute to his Etruscan ancestry.
People
Danero + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Danero 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
Danero: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Danero?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Danero 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Danero a common name?
We classify Danero as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Danero most popular?
The single biggest year for Danero was 2022, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Danero is about 4 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Danero in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Danero a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Danero in the SSA data are male. 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.
Is Danero still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Danero in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Danero can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have the name Danero?
For a quick modern take, check how many people share the name Danero on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.