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Danny is a masculine name used in English and Dutch. Behind the Name describes it this way: "Diminutive of Daniel." It ranked #628 for boys in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, diminutive of Daniel. The entry lists its usage as English, Dutch, German.
Editorial confidence: likely
Popularity
Danny ranked #628 for boys in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #628 | ssa-2025 |
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Names that Behind the Name files under the same origin (English) and that sit near Danny in the 2025 American rankings.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Danny mean?
Behind the Name does not give Danny a one-word meaning. It describes the name as follows: diminutive of Daniel.
Is Danny a popular name?
Danny ranked #628 for boys in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Danny a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Danny appears in the boys' list; Behind the Name labels it masculine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Danny — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
