Danielle
Pronunciation: [ d-an-ee-EHL ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Danielle first appeared in US Social Security records in 1963.
Over 1,895 babies have been named Danielle in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Danielle is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #12,570 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #12,570
- Total SSA Count
- 8
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About the Name Danielle
Danielle is a boy name .
Is Danielle a boy or girl name? Danielle is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #12,570 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #522. Danielle is more commonly used as a girl name.
Danielle is currently ranked #12,570 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Danielle include Dan, Dani, Daniy, Daniie, Danie, Lle, Lley, Day, Daie, and Dankins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Danielle include Daniel, Danilo, Dani, Daniyal, Daniil . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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