UK name, mostly boys
Dannie
A feminine diminutive form of Daniel, meaning "God is my judge".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2011. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Also recorded as a girls' name in the UK, with 15 girls.
Dannie is mostly registered for boys in the UK records. People looking for Dannie popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2011 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4647, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1998, with 5 births.
This profile covers 15 England and Wales registrations across 4 recorded years from 1998 to 2011. 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 60% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 15 living people in the UK are called Dannie. 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 2012 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Dannie ranked #4647 for boys in England and Wales in 2011, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1998, when 5 boys were registered as Dannie.
- • Dannie is also recorded for girls, but the boys side is the larger UK variant in these records.
- • About 15 living people in the UK are estimated to have Dannie as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
- • Across the England and Wales records shown here, 50.0% of Dannie registrations are for boys.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4647
2011
Births in 2011
3
Latest year
Peak year
1998
5 births
Estimated living
15
2026
Gender
Boy and girl registrations for Dannie
In England and Wales birth records, Dannie has been registered for both boys and girls. Across the years shown here, 50.0% of registrations are for boys and 50.0% 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.
Dannie registered for boys
- Ranked #4,647 in 2011
- 3 boys registered in 2011
- Peak: 1998 (5 births)
Dannie registered for girls
- Ranked #4,684 in 2018
- 4 girls registered in 2018
- Peak: 1996 (5 births)
Meaning
What does Dannie mean?
The given name Dannie is believed to have originated from the Hebrew name Daniel, which means "God is my judge" or "God has judged." The name Daniel has its roots in the biblical story of the prophet Daniel, who was known for his wisdom and ability to interpret dreams.
In the Old Testament, the Book of Daniel recounts the story of Daniel, a Hebrew youth who was exiled to Babylon during the Babylonian captivity. Daniel's unwavering faith in God and his ability to interpret dreams earned him a prominent position in the courts of the Babylonian and Persian empires.
The name Dannie is considered a diminutive or pet form of the name Daniel. It gained popularity as a distinct name in its own right, particularly in English-speaking countries such as the United States and the United Kingdom.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Dannie can be found in the 16th century. Dannie Pearson, an English merchant and explorer, was born in 1573 and is known for his expeditions to the Arctic regions.
In the late 18th century, Dannie Kenzie, a Scottish fur trader and explorer, was born in 1767. He played a significant role in the exploration of western Canada and the Canadian Rockies.
Another notable figure with the name Dannie was Dannie Abse, a Welsh poet, and author born in 1923. He was known for his works that explored themes of identity, family, and the Jewish experience. Abse passed away in 2014 at the age of 91.
In the realm of sports, Dannie Richmond, an American jazz drummer born in 1935, made significant contributions to the world of music. He was renowned for his collaborations with renowned musicians like Charles Mingus and Eric Dolphy.
Dannie Bux, a Dutch model and television personality born in 1978, has also gained recognition for her work in the fashion and entertainment industries.
While the name Dannie has its roots in the Hebrew name Daniel, it has transcended cultural and linguistic boundaries, becoming a distinctive name in its own right. Its origins can be traced back to ancient biblical times, but its popularity has endured through the ages, with notable figures bearing this name across various fields.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Dannie over time
The chart below compares boys and girls registered as Dannie in England and Wales, from 1996 to 2018. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Dannie, the clearest high point is 1998. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2011, compared with 5 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Dannie by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Dannie 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #4647 | 3 | 1 |
| 2000s | #2996 | 7 | 2 |
| 1990s | #2074 | 5 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Dannie
- Daniel 120,900
- Dylan 60,836
- David 37,852
- Dominic 20,480
- Declan 11,657
- Dexter 11,627
- Danny 8,434
- Dean 5,329
- Dillon 4,113
- Douglas 3,773
- Dominik 3,494
- Damian 3,486
FAQ
Dannie: questions and answers
How popular is the name Dannie in the UK right now?
In 2011, Dannie was ranked #4647 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Dannie most popular?
The peak year on record was 1998, with 5 babies registered as Dannie in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Dannie?
A feminine diminutive form of Daniel, meaning "God is my judge".
How many people are called Dannie in the UK?
A total of 15 babies have been registered as Dannie across the 4 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.