UK girl's name
Dannielle
Feminine variant of Daniel, Hebrew name meaning "God is my judge".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2019. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Dannielle is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Dannielle popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2019 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5591, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1996, with 102 births.
This profile covers 501 England and Wales registrations across 20 recorded years from 1996 to 2019. The figures come from ONS England and Wales and NRS Scotland, 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 3% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 661 living people in the UK are called Dannielle. 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 2020 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Dannielle ranked #5591 for girls in England and Wales in 2019, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1996, when 102 girls were registered as Dannielle.
- • Dannielle ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #663 in 2004.
- • About 661 living people in the UK are estimated to have Dannielle as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5591
2019
Births in 2019
3
Latest year
Peak year
1996
102 births
Estimated living
661
2026
Meaning
What does Dannielle mean?
The name Dannielle is a feminine given name of French origin, derived from the Hebrew name Daniel, which means "God is my judge" or "God has judged". The name Daniel has its roots in the Old Testament, where it was borne by the prophet Daniel, a figure of great significance in Jewish, Christian, and Islamic traditions.
The earliest recorded use of the name Dannielle can be traced back to the late 19th century in France, where it was likely a variant spelling of the more common French name Danielle. It is believed that the addition of the extra "n" was an attempt to create a more distinct and unique form of the name.
One of the earliest known bearers of the name Dannielle was Dannielle Darrieux, a French actress born in 1917. She had a prolific career in French cinema, appearing in over 100 films throughout her lifetime, and was regarded as one of the most popular and talented actresses of her time.
Another notable figure named Dannielle was Dannielle Arnaud, a French artist and sculptor born in 1919. Her works were widely exhibited in galleries across Europe and the United States, and she was known for her innovative use of materials and her exploration of abstract and surrealist themes.
In literature, the name Dannielle appeared in the 1984 novel "The Accidental Tourist" by Anne Tyler, where a character named Dannielle was portrayed as a free-spirited and unconventional woman who challenged the traditional roles and expectations of her time.
The name Dannielle also has historical references in music, with Dannielle Gaha, an American singer-songwriter born in 1976, who gained recognition for her unique blend of folk and alternative rock styles.
Another notable bearer of the name was Dannielle Zalopany, a Canadian Paralympic athlete born in 1979, who competed in several Paralympic Games and won multiple medals in swimming events, inspiring many with her determination and perseverance.
While the name Dannielle is not as common as its more traditional counterparts, it has a rich history and has been borne by several accomplished individuals across various fields, adding to its unique charm and appeal.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Dannielle over time
The chart below shows babies named Dannielle registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2019. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Dannielle, the clearest high point is 1996. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2019, compared with 102 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Dannielle by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Dannielle 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 | #4835 | 24 | 6 |
| 2000s | #1721 | 173 | 10 |
| 1990s | #427 | 304 | 4 |
Geography
Where Dannielle is most common
The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Dannielle. 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.
Dannielle ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #663 in 2004.
Across the UK
Dannielle in Scotland and Northern Ireland
Scotland (NRS)
#663 in 2004
15 years of NRS records, 165 total registered
Related
Names similar to Dannielle
- 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
Dannielle: questions and answers
How popular is the name Dannielle in the UK right now?
In 2019, Dannielle was ranked #5591 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Dannielle most popular?
The peak year on record was 1996, with 102 babies registered as Dannielle in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Dannielle?
Feminine variant of Daniel, Hebrew name meaning "God is my judge".
How many people are called Dannielle in the UK?
A total of 501 babies have been registered as Dannielle across the 20 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 165 more in Scotland.
Where is Dannielle most common?
In the latest published local rankings, Dannielle ranks best in Scotland, where it placed #663 in 2004. 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.