
The short answer
Danielle is a feminine name used in French and English. Behind the Name describes it this way: "French feminine form of Daniel. It has been commonly used in the English-speaking world only since the 20th century." It ranked #549 for girls in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, french feminine form of Daniel. It has been commonly used in the English-speaking world only since the 20th century. The entry lists its usage as French, English, Dutch.
Editorial confidence: likely
Popularity
Danielle ranked #549 for girls 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 | #549 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Danielle mean?
Behind the Name does not give Danielle a one-word meaning. It describes the name as follows: french feminine form of Daniel.
Is Danielle a popular name?
Danielle ranked #549 for girls in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Danielle a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Danielle appears in the girls' list; Behind the Name labels it feminine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Danielle — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.