Name meaning & stats
Danielle
Danielle (French origin). 373,529 US babies since 1940, peak 1987. Notable Danielles are 2.2× over-represented as footballers.
What it means
No agreed meaning on record
French
The feminine form of Daniel.
In US birth records
Peak year: 1987
373,529 US babies were named Danielle between 1940 and 2025.
Where Danielles end up
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Actor | 1.0× | High · 65 people |
| Footballer | 2.2× | High · 44 people |
| Writer | 0.9× | High · 39 people |
| Basketball player | 1.8× | High · 33 people |
Among notable women who are footballers, Danielles show up 2.2× as often as you'd expect from how common the name is.
Notable people born 1940–2005 in the US, UK, Canada and Australia (Wikidata). Patterns, not destiny.
One more thing…
Danielle has a surprise career: 1.4×
Spelling family
The most common spelling: 91% of the family
- Danielle 91%
- Danelle 2%
- Danyelle 1%
- Daniele 1%
- Dannielle 1%
- Danyel 1%
- Daniell 1%
- Danyell 1%
- Danell <1%
- Danyale <1%
Names that sound the same, grouped by Heyotag. Share of US babies since 1940.
Name twins (peaked around 1987)