Danny
Danny is a boy name of Hebrew origin meaning “God is my judge”, pronounced DAN-ee. It ranked #628 in the United States in 2025, given to 445 babies, and peaked at #39 in 1950. Common nicknames: Dan, D.
How popular is Danny in the United States?
Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA). Based on all Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
What does Danny mean, and where does it come from?
Danny is the familiar form of Daniel — Hebrew Daniyyel, "God is my judge," the prophet who read the writing on the wall and survived the lions' den. It has been a name in its own right in American records since 1900 and peaked at 39th in 1950, which places it squarely in the mid-century world of Danny Kaye and Danny Thomas. It has been declining slowly ever since without ever falling out of use, the fate of most nicknames that became names, and it remains a first name in Ireland and Britain as often as a short form.
How is Danny used around the world?
Danny is used in 2 languages worldwide, with 4+ international variants.
Male FormDenni
Linguistic data: Wikidata (CC0). Variants and language usage may vary by region.
What are the nicknames for Danny?
Famous People Named Danny
- Danny Boyle — English film director, winner of the Academy Award for Slumdog Millionaire
- Danny Glover — American actor and political activist
- Danny Welbeck — English international footballer
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the name Danny mean?
Danny is a boy name of Hebrew origin meaning "God is my judge." Danny is the familiar form of Daniel — Hebrew Daniyyel, "God is my judge," the prophet who read the writing on the wall and survived the lions' den. It has been a name in its own right in American records since 1900 and peaked at 39th in 1950, which places it squarely in the mid-century world of Danny Kaye and Danny Thomas.
How do you pronounce Danny?
Danny is pronounced DAN-ee. Common variations include Dannie, Dani, Danie.
Is Danny a boy name?
Yes, Danny is traditionally a boy name. Popular nicknames include Dan, D.