Danniella
Feminine variant of the masculine name Daniel, of Hebrew origin meaning "God is my judge".
Name Census estimates that about 197 living Americans carry the first name Danniella. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Danniella today is around 18 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Danniella births was 2007 (15 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Danniella. 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
197
~ 1 in 1,739,870 Americans
Peak year
2007
15 babies that year
Average age
18
years old
2024 SSA rank
#15,793
Tracked since 1985
Popularity
Danniella: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Danniella from the 1980s through to the 2020s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 76 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2010s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Danniella 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 Danniella during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Danniella
The name Danniella is a variant of the feminine name Daniela, which is derived from the Hebrew name Daniel. The name Daniel means "God is my judge" in Hebrew, originating from the biblical prophet Daniel who lived in the 6th century BC.
Daniel was a prominent figure in the Old Testament, known for his ability to interpret dreams and visions. The Book of Daniel, which bears his name, is a part of the Hebrew Bible and the Christian Old Testament. This biblical connection has contributed to the popularity of the name Daniel and its variants across various cultures and religions.
The earliest recorded use of the name Danniella as a distinct form can be traced back to the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It gained popularity as a diminutive or feminized version of the name Daniel, particularly in English-speaking countries.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Danniella. One of the earliest recorded examples is Danniella di Stefano, an Italian painter active in the late 16th century. She was known for her religious artwork and portraits.
Another notable figure was Danniella Westbrook, an English actress and television personality born in 1973. She rose to fame for her role as Sam Mitchell in the popular British soap opera EastEnders, and has also appeared in various reality shows.
In the music industry, Danniella Bayly, an Australian singer-songwriter born in 1987, has gained recognition for her folk-inspired sound. Her debut album, "Waiting for the Postman," was released in 2010.
Danniella Vian, a French author and artist, was active in the early 20th century. She was known for her surrealist works and her association with the Parisian avant-garde movement.
In the field of sports, Danniella Farnill was a British gymnast who competed in the 2008 and 2012 Olympic Games, representing Great Britain in artistic gymnastics.
These are just a few examples of individuals who have carried the name Danniella throughout history, showcasing its use across various cultures, professions, and time periods.
People
Danniella + last name combinations
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FAQ
Danniella: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Danniella?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 197 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Danniella 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 1,739,870 US residents.
Is Danniella a common name?
We classify Danniella as "Very Rare". It ranks above 74% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 200 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Danniella most popular?
The single biggest year for Danniella was 2007, when 15 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Danniella is about 18 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Danniella a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Danniella 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.