Baby Name Popularity Profile

Danna

Data-driven SSA statistics, rankings, and historical trends for Danna.

✦ God is my judge 🌍 Hebrew, English, Irish biblical traditional
National Rank (2025) #394
All-Time Peak Rank #267 Achieved 2010
Total U.S. Births 25,106 since 1880
Unisex Distribution 0.0% Boy / 100.0% Girl Female Archetype
First Recorded 1916 Last seen: 2025
Peak Decade 2010s 1,226 births in 2010
💡 The Danna Vibe: Considered a Rising Star. A high-velocity modern choice demonstrating rapid, sustained growth in recent registries.

🌍 Meaning & Etymology

Primary Meaning God is my judge
Language Origin Hebrew, English, Irish
Origin Type multiple
Derived from Hebrew 'Dan' meaning 'to judge', or from an Irish surname meaning 'from Denmark'. Also used as a short form of Danielle.
Common Nicknames
Dan Dani
Alternative Spellings
Dana Dannah
Pronunciation: DAN-uh
Themes & Categories
biblical traditional
Etymology confidence: Medium · Under review

📖 The Story Behind Danna

According to SSA data, Danna achieved its highest historical rank of #267 in 2010. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2010 with 1,226 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 30.7%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 107 consecutive years.

📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)

Registration footprint of Danna across 145 years of SSA data.

5-Year Trajectory Rising
10-Year Shift +30.7% Growth
18801920196020002025

📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility

Busiest Year on Record 1,226 births in 2010
Years in Top 100 0 yrs
Years in Top 500 12 yrs
Registry Streak 107 yrs
Historical Volatility Highly Volatile
Largest 1-Year Jump N/A
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s: 0
1890s: 0
1900s: 0
1910s: 10
1920s: 85
1930s: 204
1940s: 824
1950s: 1,348
1960s: 2,193
1970s: 1,651
1980s: 1,192
1990s: 981
2000s: 4,454
2010s: 6,949
2020s: 5,215

📐 Sound & Spelling Structure

Phonetic Syllables Da-nna
Letter Count 5 letters
Spelling Complexity Moderate
Length Percentile Longer than 7.7% of names
Linguistic Profile: Longer than 7.7% of SSA names. Starts with D, a letter used by only 6.6% of SSA names.

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📍 Authentic State & Regional Rankings

Highest Ranking State Texas
Top States Texas, Arizona, Nevada, California, Colorado
States with Data 39
State 2025 Rank Total Births Peak Year 5-Yr Velocity
Texas #285 4,940 2010 6.9% Decline
Arizona #348 630 2010 Insufficient historical volume
Nevada #219 155 2010 Insufficient historical volume
California #334 4,298 2010 12.5% Decline
Colorado #305 393 2010 Insufficient historical volume
Florida #322 1,076 2023 +29.5% Growth
Oklahoma #454 346 1965 Insufficient historical volume
New Jersey #186 698 2022 +46.7% Growth
Louisiana #695 454 2022 Insufficient historical volume
Utah #414 195 2011 Insufficient historical volume
Georgia #387 603 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Maryland #243 302 2023 Insufficient historical volume
New York #249 1,517 2023 +61.9% Growth
North Carolina #385 508 2010 Insufficient historical volume
Tennessee #340 371 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Washington #951 280 2010 Insufficient historical volume
New Mexico Unranked 82 2009 Insufficient historical volume
Virginia #404 344 2022 Insufficient historical volume
Arkansas #584 161 1966 Insufficient historical volume
Kansas Unranked 146 1961 Insufficient historical volume
Illinois #501 665 2010 Insufficient historical volume
Oregon #501 117 2010 Insufficient historical volume
Alabama #491 228 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Connecticut #254 127 2023 Insufficient historical volume
South Carolina #419 165 2023 Insufficient historical volume
Missouri #606 212 2022 Insufficient historical volume
Kentucky #512 129 1968 Insufficient historical volume
Indiana #453 169 2023 Insufficient historical volume
District of Columbia Unranked 29 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Pennsylvania #660 314 1966 Insufficient historical volume
Minnesota #758 107 2021 Insufficient historical volume
Michigan Unranked 196 1971 Insufficient historical volume
Massachusetts #404 124 2021 Insufficient historical volume
Nebraska #302 35 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Ohio #1512 208 2023 Insufficient historical volume
Wisconsin #645 62 2019 Insufficient historical volume
Iowa #404 32 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Mississippi Unranked 21 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Rhode Island Unranked 5 2023 Insufficient historical volume

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