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Danae

Girl

Meaning of Danae: Greek: 'parched earth'

Danae is a girl's name most strongly associated with Greek naming. It has 5 letters and 1 syllable, and it is familiar but far from overused — 2321st most popular girls' name in the United States in 2025.

US rank 2025

#2321

74 babies in 2025

England & Wales 2024

Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted

US babies since 1880

7,449

First recorded 1947 · peak 2001

Trend

rising

Style: uncommon

Popularity over time

1981: 108 babies1982: 122 babies1983: 107 babies1984: 119 babies1985: 124 babies1986: 153 babies1987: 157 babies1988: 162 babies1989: 164 babies1990: 197 babies19901991: 211 babies1992: 202 babies1993: 151 babies1994: 172 babies1995: 163 babies1996: 155 babies1997: 157 babies1998: 144 babies1999: 153 babies2000: 171 babies20002001: 212 babies2002: 202 babies2003: 196 babies2004: 200 babies2005: 181 babies2006: 182 babies2007: 160 babies2008: 163 babies2009: 148 babies2010: 132 babies20102011: 121 babies2012: 98 babies2013: 106 babies2014: 102 babies2015: 86 babies2016: 58 babies2017: 85 babies2018: 87 babies2019: 112 babies2020: 103 babies20202021: 122 babies2022: 107 babies2023: 116 babies2024: 170 babies2025: 74 babies
US babies named Danae per year (Social Security Administration). Peak bar = 212.

Gender split

0% boys · 100% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.

Origins & cultures

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