Danzelle
A feminine name derived from Hebrew, meaning "petite lioness".
Name Census estimates that about 13 living Americans carry the first name Danzelle. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Danzelle today is around 33 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Danzelle births was 1992 (8 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Danzelle. 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 Danzelle. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
13
~ 1 in 26,365,718 Americans
Peak year
1992
8 babies that year
Average age
33
years old
1993 SSA rank
#9,011
Tracked since 1992
Popularity
Danzelle: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Danzelle 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 Danzelle during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 13 | 0 | 13 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Danzelle
The given name Danzelle is a relatively uncommon name with its origins rooted in the French language. While its exact etymology is uncertain, it is believed to have derived from the French word "danser," which means "to dance." This suggests that the name may have been initially bestowed upon individuals who were skilled or passionate dancers, or perhaps those born into families with a connection to the art of dance.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Danzelle can be traced back to the 16th century in France, where it was occasionally used as a feminine given name. During this period, the name was often spelled as "Danselle" or "Danzelle," with the latter spelling eventually becoming more prevalent.
Throughout history, there have been a few notable individuals who bore the name Danzelle. One such figure was Danzelle de Villeneuve (1614-1689), a French noblewoman and courtier who served as a lady-in-waiting to Queen Marie Thérèse of France. Another notable individual was Danzelle Fortier (1721-1798), a French-Canadian settler and pioneer who helped establish the community of Acadia in present-day Nova Scotia, Canada.
In the 19th century, the name Danzelle gained some recognition with the birth of Danzelle Prentice (1841-1912), an American educator and suffragist who advocated for women's rights and educational reform. Prentice was instrumental in establishing several schools and educational institutions in her home state of Michigan.
Another noteworthy individual with the name Danzelle was Danzelle Goulet (1892-1971), a French-Canadian artist and sculptor known for her intricate wood carvings and sculptures depicting scenes from rural life in Quebec. Goulet's works were widely exhibited and celebrated during her lifetime, and many of her pieces are now housed in museums and galleries throughout Canada.
Lastly, one cannot overlook the influence of Danzelle Walters (1923-2008), an American choreographer and dance instructor who made significant contributions to the world of modern dance. Walters founded her own dance company and school, and her innovative choreography and teaching methods inspired generations of dancers and artists.
While the name Danzelle may not be as prevalent as some other given names, its unique history and connection to the arts, particularly dance, have made it a distinctive and meaningful choice for parents throughout the centuries.
People
Danzelle + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Danzelle 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
Danzelle: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Danzelle?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 13 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Danzelle 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 26,365,718 US residents.
Is Danzelle a common name?
We classify Danzelle as "Very Rare". It ranks above 33.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 13 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Danzelle most popular?
The single biggest year for Danzelle was 1992, when 8 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Danzelle is about 33 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 Danzelle in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Danzelle a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Danzelle 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 Danzelle still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Danzelle 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 Danzelle 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 Danzelle?
Want to know how many people have the name Danzelle? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.