gender neutral
Danny
God is my judge
About Danny
A name that radiates warmth and approachability, Danny strikes the perfect balance between playful youthfulness and genuine charm. This diminutive form carries an easygoing quality that helps children navigate social situations with natural confidence. The friendly, open sound invites connection and puts others at ease immediately. Danny suits both the energetic playground adventurer and the thoughtful bookworm with equal grace. The name has maintained steady popularity across generations, ensuring it feels both current and timeless. Parents choosing Danny often appreciate its unpretentious nature and the way it grows comfortably from childhood through adulthood. The double consonant provides just enough substance to prevent it from feeling overly casual in professional settings, while the cheerful ending maintains its approachable character throughout life's various stages.
Popularity of the Name Danny
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1901 | #789 | ||||
| 1902 | #806 | ||||
| 1904 | #990 | ||||
| 1909 | #964 | ||||
| 1913 | #839 | ||||
| 1916 | #974 | ||||
| 1917 | #786 | ||||
| 1918 | #764 | ||||
| 1919 | #723 | ||||
| 1920 | #675 | ||||
| 1921 | #633 | ||||
| 1922 | #620 | ||||
| 1923 | #556 | ||||
| 1924 | #563 | ||||
| 1925 | #457 | ||||
| 1926 | #396 | ||||
| 1927 | #416 | ||||
| 1928 | #343 | ||||
| 1929 | #312 | ||||
| 1930 | #289 | ||||
| 1931 | #281 | ||||
| 1932 | #265 | ||||
| 1933 | #230 | ||||
| 1934 | #204 | ||||
| 1935 | #192 | ||||
| 1936 | #176 | ||||
| 1937 | #152 | ||||
| 1938 | #137 | ||||
| 1939 | #137 | ||||
| 1940 | #126 | ||||
| 1941 | #120 | ||||
| 1942 | #111 | ||||
| 1943 | #88 | ||||
| 1944 | #76 | ||||
| 1945 | #56 | ||||
| 1946 | #46 | ||||
| 1947 | #39 | ||||
| 1948 | #39 | #173 | |||
| 1949 | #40 | #161 | |||
| 1950 | #39 | #178 | |||
| 1951 | #41 | #195 | |||
| 1952 | #40 | ||||
| 1953 | #41 | #187 | |||
| 1954 | #42 | #200 | |||
| 1955 | #45 | #200 | |||
| 1956 | #46 | #187 | |||
| 1957 | #45 | #174 | |||
| 1958 | #45 | #184 | |||
| 1959 | #48 | #150 | |||
| 1960 | #48 | #148 | |||
| 1961 | #54 | #166 | |||
| 1962 | #54 | #160 | |||
| 1963 | #55 | #178 | |||
| 1964 | #56 | #149 | |||
| 1965 | #56 | #143 | |||
| 1966 | #62 | #147 | |||
| 1967 | #68 | #166 | |||
| 1968 | #72 | #203 | |||
| 1969 | #73 | #219 | |||
| 1970 | #85 | #175 | #314 | ||
| 1971 | #82 | #154 | |||
| 1972 | #87 | #147 | |||
| 1973 | #83 | #223 | #273 | ||
| 1974 | #91 | #229 | |||
| 1975 | #94 | #198 | |||
| 1976 | #102 | #282 | |||
| 1977 | #111 | #194 | #302 | ||
| 1978 | #115 | #210 | |||
| 1979 | #121 | #149 | #307 | ||
| 1980 | #120 | #158 | #336 | ||
| 1981 | #130 | #207 | |||
| 1982 | #137 | #170 | #302 | ||
| 1983 | #133 | #164 | #294 | ||
| 1984 | #136 | #182 | #281 | ||
| 1985 | #141 | #153 | #284 | ||
| 1986 | #147 | #231 | #217 | ||
| 1987 | #149 | #143 | #255 | ||
| 1988 | #145 | #141 | #220 | ||
| 1989 | #158 | #138 | #218 | ||
| 1990 | #162 | #151 | #264 | ||
| 1991 | #173 | #159 | #169 | #127 | |
| 1992 | #190 | #154 | #179 | #124 | |
| 1993 | #214 | #174 | #281 | #145 | |
| 1994 | #231 | #207 | #193 | #169 | |
| 1995 | #235 | #233 | #207 | #179 | |
| 1996 | #245 | #197 | #225 | #213 | |
| 1997 | #253 | #104 | #214 | #210 | #269 |
| 1998 | #269 | #118 | #168 | #246 | |
| 1999 | #275 | #129 | #287 | #169 | #250 |
| 2000 | #286 | #130 | #295 | #216 | #298 |
| 2001 | #292 | #127 | #154 | #288 | |
| 2002 | #269 | #138 | #259 | #200 | #256 |
| 2003 | #288 | #133 | #361 | #147 | #375 |
| 2004 | #304 | #135 | #286 | #156 | #324 |
| 2005 | #313 | #139 | #332 | #145 | #328 |
| 2006 | #307 | #146 | #314 | #138 | #360 |
| 2007 | #309 | #144 | #418 | #134 | #420 |
| 2008 | #330 | #160 | #282 | #142 | #426 |
| 2009 | #318 | #176 | #321 | #146 | #430 |
| 2010 | #320 | #163 | #393 | #116 | #423 |
| 2011 | #349 | #171 | #359 | #114 | #505 |
| 2012 | #385 | #190 | #359 | #92 | #540 |
| 2013 | #391 | #197 | #374 | #96 | #398 |
| 2014 | #429 | #189 | #79 | #514 | |
| 2015 | #429 | #198 | #332 | #68 | #651 |
| 2016 | #479 | #230 | #70 | #600 | |
| 2017 | #502 | #264 | #64 | #743 | |
| 2018 | #535 | #267 | #74 | #762 | |
| 2019 | #522 | #312 | #71 | #772 | |
| 2020 | #567 | #278 | #67 | #644 | |
| 2021 | #553 | #322 | #41 | #730 | |
| 2022 | #614 | #308 | #61 | #865 | |
| 2023 | #600 | #388 | #55 | #781 | |
| 2024 | #636 | #387 | #78 | ||
| 2025 | #628 | #402 | #79 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Danny
Names Similar to Danny
Nicknames for Danny
- Dan
- Dann
- D
- Dano
Famous People Named Danny
| Danny DeVito | American actor and filmmaker |
| Danny Glover | American actor and activist |
| Danny Elfman | American composer and singer |
| Danny Masterson | American actor |
| Danny Boyle | British filmmaker |
| Danny Amendola | American football player |
| Danny Welbeck | English professional soccer player |
| Danny Ainge | Former NBA player and executive |
| Danny Green | American NBA player |
| Danny Wood | Member of the band New Kids on the Block |
| Danny McBride | American actor and comedian |
| Danny Trejo | American actor and restaurateur |
| Danny Brown | American rapper |
| Danny Collins | English former professional footballer |
| Danny Pudi | American actor |
| Danny Ings | English professional soccer player |
| Danny Bonaduce | American radio/television personality and actor |
| Danny Kaye | American actor and comedian |
| Danny Carey | Drummer for the band Tool |
| Danny Gokey | American singer and former American Idol contestant |
Characters Named Danny
| Danny Torrance | From Stephen King's novel "The Shining" |
| Danny Ocean | From the movie "Ocean's Eleven" and its sequels |
| Danny Zuko | From the musical "Grease" |
| Danny Archer | From the film "Blood Diamond" |
| Danny Phantom | From the animated series "Danny Phantom" |
| Danny Rand | Also known as Iron Fist, a Marvel Comics character |
| Danny Fenton | The alter ego of Danny Phantom |
| Danny Cat | From the movie "Cats Don't Dance" |
| Danny Butterman | From the film "Hot Fuzz" |
| Danny Pink | From the TV series "Doctor Who" |
| Danny Tanner | From the TV series "Full House" |
| Danny Witwer | From the movie "Minority Report" |
| Danny Sofer | From the TV series "The Shield" |
| Danny Wheeler | From the TV series "Baby Daddy" |
| Danny McCoy | From the TV series "Las Vegas" |
| Danny Gannon | From the movie "Me, Myself & Irene" |
| Danny Taylor | From the TV series "Without a Trace" |
| Danny Reagan | From the TV series "Blue Bloods" |
| Danny Williams | From the TV series "Magnum P.I" |