Find out how popular the first name Danyelle has been for the last 50 years (from 1974 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Danyelle by gender

Based on the last 50 years of data, Danyelle is more commonly used as a female name, with approximately 99% of people named Danyelle being female.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 5 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Danyelle.

The history of the first name Danyelle

The name Danyelle is a modern English variant of the Hebrew name Danielle, which is derived from the biblical name Daniel. Daniel is a masculine name that means "God is my judge" or "God has judged." The name's origins can be traced back to the Old Testament, where Daniel was a prophet and advisor to the kings of Babylon.

In the Book of Daniel, the prophet Daniel is depicted as a wise and faithful servant of God who interpreted dreams and visions. His unwavering devotion to his faith and his ability to interpret dreams earned him the respect of the Babylonian kings. The name Daniel became popular among Jews and later among Christians as a symbol of faith and wisdom.

The feminine form, Danielle, emerged in France during the Middle Ages. It gained popularity in the 17th century and was often associated with French nobility and aristocracy. One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Danielle was in the 17th century French novel, "La Princesse de Clèves" by Madame de La Fayette.

While the name Danielle has been relatively common throughout history, the variant spelling Danyelle is more recent and appears to have emerged in the 20th century. One of the earliest recorded notable individuals with the name Danyelle was Danyelle Ferguson, an American actress born in 1976.

Another notable Danyelle was Danyelle Wolf, an American model and actress born in 1977. She appeared in various television shows and films in the late 1990s and early 2000s.

In the world of sports, Danyelle Sargent was an American track and field athlete who competed in the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing. She specialized in the high jump and was born in 1985.

Danyelle Ferguson, an American singer and songwriter, gained recognition in the early 2000s for her work in the R&B and pop genres. She was born in 1984.

Lastly, Danyelle Yvette Woodard is an American actress and producer, known for her roles in films such as "Soul Food" and "The Notebook." She was born in 1973 and has had a successful career spanning several decades.

These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who have borne the name Danyelle, a modern variant of the biblical name Daniel, which has its roots in Hebrew and holds significant meaning in both Jewish and Christian traditions.

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