UK boy's name
Danson
Son of wisdom, of Scandinavian origin.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2013. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Danson is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Danson popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2013 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4685, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2013, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2013 to 2013. 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.
Danson is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Danson. 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 2014 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Danson ranked #4685 for boys in England and Wales in 2013, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2013, when 3 boys were registered as Danson.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Danson as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4685
2013
Births in 2013
3
Latest year
Peak year
2013
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Danson mean?
The name Danson is believed to have its origins in the English language, specifically as a patronymic surname derived from the personal name Daniel. The name Daniel itself has Hebrew roots, meaning "God is my judge" or "God has judged." It is unclear exactly when the name Danson emerged as a distinct given name, but it likely took shape during the Middle Ages in England.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Danson can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, a comprehensive survey of landowners and property holdings commissioned by William the Conqueror. This historical record mentions a landowner named Danson in the county of Lincolnshire, suggesting the name's usage during the Norman period in England.
Throughout the centuries, the name Danson has been associated with various notable individuals. One of the earliest was Danson de Woodhouse, a 13th-century English knight who fought in the Barons' War against King Henry III. Another notable figure was Danson Rigge, a 17th-century English Baptist minister and author known for his religious writings.
In the 18th century, Danson Coatsworth (1714-1785) was a prominent English industrialist and ironmaster who played a significant role in the development of the iron industry in Yorkshire. Later, in the 19th century, Danson Richardson (1831-1895) gained recognition as a British architect and civil engineer, contributing to the design of several notable buildings and structures.
One of the most famous individuals bearing the name Danson was the American actor and comedian Ted Danson, born in 1947. Danson gained widespread acclaim for his role as Sam Malone on the popular television sitcom "Cheers," which aired from 1982 to 1993. He has continued to have a successful career in both television and film.
While the name Danson has its roots in England, it has since been adopted and used across various cultures and regions worldwide. However, its historical origins and early recorded instances trace back to the British Isles, where it emerged as a patronymic surname before becoming a distinct given name.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Danson by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Danson 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 | #4685 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Danson
- 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
Danson: questions and answers
How popular is the name Danson in the UK right now?
In 2013, Danson was ranked #4685 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Danson most popular?
The peak year on record was 2013, with 3 babies registered as Danson in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Danson?
Son of wisdom, of Scandinavian origin.
How many people are called Danson in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Danson across the 1 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.