UK name, mostly girls
Danni
A feminine diminutive of Danielle, 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.
Danni is mostly registered for girls in the UK records. People looking for Danni popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2023 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3598, with 6 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1996, with 98 births.
This profile covers 857 England and Wales registrations across 28 recorded years from 1996 to 2023. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, NRS Scotland and NISRA Northern Ireland, 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 6% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 1,075 living people in the UK are called Danni. 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
- • Danni ranked #3598 for girls in England and Wales in 2023, with 6 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1996, when 98 girls were registered as Danni.
- • Danni ranks best in Northern Ireland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #432 in 2017.
- • About 1,075 living people in the UK are estimated to have Danni as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
- • Across the England and Wales records shown here, 99.7% of Danni registrations are for girls.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3598
2023
Births in 2023
6
Latest year
Peak year
1996
98 births
Estimated living
1,075
2026
Gender
Boy and girl registrations for Danni
In England and Wales birth records, Danni has been registered for both boys and girls. Across the years shown here, 0.3% of registrations are for boys and 99.7% are for girls.
These figures use the sex categories in the published baby-name files. They are useful for spotting how the name is used at registration, but they are not a live measure of gender identity or everyone living with the name today.
Danni registered for boys
- Ranked #2,943 in 1999
- 3 boys registered in 1999
- Peak: 1999 (3 births)
Danni registered for girls
- Ranked #3,598 in 2023
- 6 girls registered in 2023
- Peak: 1996 (98 births)
Meaning
What does Danni mean?
The name Danni has its origins in the Scandinavian languages, particularly in Danish and Norwegian. It is a diminutive form of the name Danielle, which itself is derived from the Old French name Daniel. The name Daniel ultimately traces its roots back to the Hebrew name Daniyyel, meaning "God is my judge."
In the Middle Ages, the name Danielle gained popularity across Europe, particularly in France and England. The diminutive form Danni emerged as a pet name or nickname for Danielle, and over time, it became a standalone given name in its own right.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Danni can be found in the writings of the Danish author and philosopher Søren Kierkegaard, who lived from 1813 to 1855. In his work, Kierkegaard referenced a character named Danni, although it is unclear whether this was a real person or a fictional character.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Danni. One such person was Danni Büchner, a German television personality and singer who lived from 1978 to 2020. She gained popularity through her appearances on various reality shows and her music career.
Another noteworthy individual with the name Danni was Danni Ashe, an American entrepreneur and fashion designer who founded the popular clothing brand "Danni Ashe" in the late 1990s. Her brand gained a significant following and was known for its trendy and stylish designs.
In the world of sports, Danni Rowe is a British professional cyclist who has competed in various international competitions, including the Olympic Games and World Championships. She was born in 1990 and has achieved numerous victories throughout her career.
Danni Zuvela is an Australian actress and model who has appeared in various television shows and films, including the popular soap opera "Neighbours." She was born in 1983 and has been active in the entertainment industry since the early 2000s.
Finally, Danni Boatwright is an American singer-songwriter and musician who has released several albums and has gained a dedicated following, particularly in the indie rock and folk genres. She was born in 1988 and continues to perform and record music.
While the name Danni has its roots in Scandinavian languages, it has gained popularity across various cultures and regions, with notable individuals bearing this name in fields such as entertainment, fashion, sports, and music.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Danni over time
The chart below compares boys and girls registered as Danni in England and Wales, from 1996 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 Danni, the clearest high point is 1996. The latest England and Wales figure is 6 births in 2023, compared with 98 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Danni by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Danni 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 | #3076 | 30 | 4 |
| 2010s | #2041 | 149 | 10 |
| 2000s | #764 | 392 | 10 |
| 1990s | #450 | 286 | 4 |
Geography
Where Danni is most common
The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Danni. They are useful for spotting where the name is showing up in real numbers, while the rank beside each bar shows how strongly it performs inside that region.
Danni ranks best in Northern Ireland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #432 in 2017.
Across the UK
Danni in Scotland and Northern Ireland
Scotland (NRS)
#630 in 2023
31 years of NRS records, 203 total registered
Northern Ireland (NISRA)
#432 in 2017
6 years of NISRA records, 22 total registered
Notable bearers
Famous people named Danni
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Danni Watson
association football player
Bermudian footballer
2003-
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Danni McGinley
association football player
1994-
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Danni Pagliarulo
association football player
1986-
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Danni Ackerman
association football player
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Danni Braine
candidate in the 2024 United Kingdom general election
Related
Names similar to Danni
- 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
Danni: questions and answers
How popular is the name Danni in the UK right now?
In 2023, Danni was ranked #3598 for girls in England and Wales, with 6 births registered.
When was Danni most popular?
The peak year on record was 1996, with 98 babies registered as Danni in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Danni?
A feminine diminutive of Danielle, meaning "God is my judge".
How many people are called Danni in the UK?
A total of 857 babies have been registered as Danni across the 28 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 203 more in Scotland and 22 in Northern Ireland.
Where is Danni most common?
In the latest published local rankings, Danni ranks best in Northern Ireland, where it placed #432 in 2017. The regional bars on this page use birth counts, so they also reflect the size of each region.
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.