UK girl's name
Danette
A feminine variant of Dana, derived from the name Daniel, meaning "God is my judge".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2023. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Danette is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Danette popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2023 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5687, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2014, with 3 births.
This profile covers 6 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 2014 to 2023. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 6 living people in the UK are called Danette. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2024 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Danette ranked #5687 for girls in England and Wales in 2023, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2014, when 3 girls were registered as Danette.
- • About 6 living people in the UK are estimated to have Danette as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5687
2023
Births in 2023
3
Latest year
Peak year
2014
3 births
Estimated living
6
2026
Meaning
What does Danette mean?
Danette is a feminine given name derived from the French Danette, which is a diminutive form of the name Diane or Diana. The name Diane has its origins in the Latin name Diana, who was the Roman goddess of the hunt, the moon, and nature. The name Diana is believed to have been derived from the ancient Italic root "div" or "devi," meaning "divine" or "heavenly."
The earliest recorded use of the name Danette dates back to the Middle Ages in France. During this time, it was common practice to create diminutive forms of names by adding suffixes like "-ette" or "-ette." These diminutives were often used as pet names or nicknames for children.
One of the earliest known references to the name Danette can be found in the French literary work "Roman de la Rose," written in the 13th century by Guillaume de Lorris and Jean de Meun. The name appears as a character in this allegorical poem, which was widely influential in medieval French literature.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Danette. One such person was Danette Brière (1902-1975), a French writer and poet known for her works on feminism and social justice. Another notable Danette was Danette Patt (1916-2006), an American actress and dancer who appeared in numerous Broadway productions and Hollywood films during the 1940s and 1950s.
In the realm of sports, Danette Young (born 1964) is a former American track and field athlete who won a gold medal in the 4x400 meter relay at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul. Danette Ballengee (born 1972) is another notable figure, an American professional golfer who competed on the LPGA Tour.
Additionally, Danette Majette (born 1944) is an American attorney and politician who served as a member of the United States House of Representatives, representing Georgia's 4th congressional district from 2003 to 2005.
While the name Danette is not as common today as it once was, it remains a unique and historically significant name with roots in ancient mythology and literature, as well as connections to notable individuals throughout history.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Danette over time
The chart below shows babies named Danette registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2014 to 2023. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Danette, the clearest high point is 2014. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2023, compared with 3 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Danette by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Danette was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #5687 | 3 | 1 |
| 2010s | #5691 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Danette
- Daisy 49,435
- Danielle 13,507
- Darcie 11,010
- Darcy 10,516
- Darcey 9,708
- Delilah 9,098
- Demi 9,052
- Daniella 4,324
- Destiny 3,732
- Diana 3,258
- Dorothy 3,104
- Dolly 2,246
FAQ
Danette: questions and answers
How popular is the name Danette in the UK right now?
In 2023, Danette was ranked #5687 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Danette most popular?
The peak year on record was 2014, with 3 babies registered as Danette in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Danette?
A feminine variant of Dana, derived from the name Daniel, meaning "God is my judge".
How many people are called Danette in the UK?
A total of 6 babies have been registered as Danette across the 2 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.