Dannica
Feminine name of unknown origin, possibly a combination of Dana and Annika.
Name Census estimates that about 435 living Americans carry the first name Dannica. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Dannica today is around 23 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Dannica births was 2007 (36 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Dannica. 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.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Dannica with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
435
~ 1 in 787,941 Americans
Peak year
2007
36 babies that year
Average age
23
years old
2019 SSA rank
#16,110
Tracked since 1983
Census
Dannica in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 427 people with the first name Dannica, which placed it at #23,071 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#23,071
National first-name rank
People counted
427
427 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.1
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
White
59.7% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Dannica
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Dannica is White at 59.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (14.1%) and Black (11.0%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Dannica described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Dannica at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White59.7% · 255
- Hispanic or Latino14.1% · 60
- Black or African American11.0% · 47
- Asian and Pacific Islander7.3% · 31
- Two or more races7.3% · 31
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.7% · 3
Popularity
Dannica: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Dannica from the 1980s through to the 2010s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 182 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2000s peak, Dannica remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Dannica 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 Dannica during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Dannicas live
Origin
Meaning and history of Dannica
The name Dannica has its origins in the ancient Sanskrit language, tracing its roots back to the Indian subcontinent in the 5th century BCE. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "dannika," which means "giver of wealth" or "one who bestows prosperity." This name was initially associated with Hindu deities and revered spiritual figures, symbolizing abundance, generosity, and blessings.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Dannica can be found in the sacred Hindu text, the Mahabharata, where it is mentioned as the name of a minor goddess associated with fertility and prosperity. In the epic, Dannica is described as a benevolent figure who bestows blessings upon those who seek her favor.
During the medieval period, the name Dannica gained popularity among certain royal families in India, particularly in the regions of Rajasthan and Gujarat. It was often given to daughters born into affluent households, signifying the family's hopes for their prosperity and abundance.
The first recorded individual with the name Dannica was Queen Dannica Devi, who ruled the Kingdom of Mewar in Rajasthan during the 12th century. She was renowned for her charitable works and her efforts to uplift the lives of her subjects through various philanthropic initiatives.
Another notable figure bearing the name Dannica was Dannica Bai, a renowned classical dancer and courtesan who lived in the 17th century. She was celebrated for her exceptional talent and grace, and her performances were sought after by the nobles and royals of her time.
In the 19th century, Dannica Kumari, a prominent social reformer and educator, made significant contributions to the advancement of women's education in India. She established several schools and advocated for the empowerment of women through education, setting an example for generations to come.
While the name Dannica has its roots in Hindu traditions and culture, it has since transcended linguistic and cultural boundaries, gaining popularity in various parts of the world. However, its essence as a name symbolizing prosperity, generosity, and abundance remains deeply ingrained in its historical and linguistic origins.
People
Dannica + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Dannica 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
Dannica: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Dannica?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 435 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Dannica 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 787,941 US residents.
Is Dannica a common name?
We classify Dannica as "Very Rare". It ranks above 83.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 444 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Dannica most popular?
The single biggest year for Dannica was 2007, when 36 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Dannica is about 23 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Dannica in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 427 people with the name Dannica, or 0.14 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #23,071 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Dannica in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Dannica?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Dannica appears almost entirely female. Of the 438 people counted with this name, 99.5% were female and only a very small share were male. The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Dannica?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Dannica is White at 59.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (14.1%) and Black (11.0%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Dannica most often in the Census?
White is the largest reported group for people named Dannica in the 2020 Census, accounting for 59.7% (255 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
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 Dannica in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Dannica a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Dannica 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.
Is Dannica still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Dannica 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 Dannica 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.
How many Americans are named Dannica?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.