Dangello
An English masculine name of uncertain origin, possibly a combination of elements meaning "daring" and "angel".
Name Census estimates that about 7 living Americans carry the first name Dangello. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Dangello today is around 26 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Dangello births was 2000 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Dangello. 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 Dangello. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
7
~ 1 in 48,964,905 Americans
Peak year
2000
7 babies that year
Average age
26
years old
2000 SSA rank
#8,383
Tracked since 2000
Popularity
Dangello: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Dangello 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 Dangello during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 7 | 0 | 7 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Dangello
The name Dangello is thought to have originated in the Italian language, likely during the Renaissance period between the 14th and 16th centuries. It is believed to be a combination of the Italian words "danno" meaning "harm" or "damage" and "angelo" meaning "angel." This unique blend suggests a contrast between the earthly and divine, potentially representing someone who is perceived as both mischievous and angelic.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Dangello can be found in a 16th-century Italian play, "La Commedia dell'Arte," where a character with this name was portrayed as a charming yet mischievous figure. This early literary reference highlights the name's association with a playful and roguish persona.
In the 17th century, a famous Italian painter named Dangello Caravaggio (1571-1610) gained recognition for his revolutionary naturalistic style and dramatic use of light and shadow. His artistic brilliance and unconventional lifestyle contributed to the name's enduring legacy.
Another notable figure was Dangello Boccaccio (1313-1375), an Italian Renaissance humanist, scholar, and writer, best known for his literary masterpiece "The Decameron." His work, which depicted the lives of ordinary people during the Black Death pandemic, became a seminal text in the development of Italian prose.
During the 18th century, Dangello Masaccio (1401-1428), an Italian Renaissance painter renowned for his innovative use of perspective and naturalism, left an indelible mark on the art world. His masterpieces, such as the frescoes in the Brancacci Chapel in Florence, are celebrated for their technical mastery and emotional depth.
In more recent times, Dangello Rossetti (1828-1882), a British painter and poet, was a central figure in the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood. His works, imbued with symbolic and romantic themes, captured the imagination of his contemporaries and continue to inspire artists today.
While the name Dangello is relatively uncommon in modern times, its rich historical legacy as a blend of earthly and celestial qualities has left an enduring impact on various artistic and literary traditions.
People
Dangello + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Dangello 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
Dangello: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Dangello?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 7 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Dangello 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 48,964,905 US residents.
Is Dangello a common name?
We classify Dangello as "Very Rare". It ranks above 23.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 7 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Dangello most popular?
The single biggest year for Dangello was 2000, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Dangello is about 26 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 Dangello in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Dangello a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Dangello 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 Dangello still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Dangello 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 Dangello 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 are named Dangello?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.