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Danny

♀ Girl

Pronounced DAN-ee /ˈdæn.i/High

Meaning: A short form of Danielle ('God is my judge', Hebrew); more often a boys' short form of Daniel; used for both sexes; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: God is my judge: Danny is a short form of Danielle. Crisp, classic, and warm. Used for both sexes.
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Origin LowHebrew
MeaningA short form of Danielle ('God is my judge', Hebrew); more often a boys' short form of Daniel; used for both sexes; routes layered
U.S. rank (2024)#9046 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births11 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1959
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,676

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 196919182024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Danny is a short form of Danielle ('God is my judge', Hebrew); more often a boys' short form of Daniel (routes layered, which we note). Used for both sexes, here for a girl (slug distinguished; said 'DAN-ee').

In the U.S. it appears as a short form for both sexes. Rare for a girl, God-is-my-judge at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Danny is a short form of Danielle ('God is my judge') — more often a boys' short form of Daniel — a crisp name, used for both sexes (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'DAN-ee').
Overall data confidence 28%
References — Danielle — nickname; unisex; routes layered

Variations

DaniDannieDanielle

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Dani— a kin spelling
Danielle— the source name
Dana— a sound-neighbor Dan- girls' name
Dannah— a fellow Dan- girls' name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Danny mean?

Danny is a short form of Danielle ('God is my judge'); more often a boys' form of Daniel; used for both sexes; here for a girl. The routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Danny?

It's said DAN-ee /daen.i/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Danny a boy or girl name?

Danny is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Danny?

Danny is a very rare girls' name in the U.S.

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