Danny
- Meaning
- God is my judge, through Daniel
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What does Danny mean?
Danny means “God is my judge, through Daniel”.
Danny is a familiar form of Daniel, a Hebrew name traditionally interpreted as God is my judge. It is also used as a full given name. The song titles Danny Boy and Danny's Song make the shorter form recognizable in its own right, beyond its role as an informal version of Daniel.
Dani is a spelling comparison, and Danny can also be used familiarly for longer names in the Daniel family. The double n and final y give it a clear two-syllable English shape. Families can preserve a Daniel honor through Danny without assuming that a longer name must appear on the birth certificate.
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Variations & related forms
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How popular is Danny?
United States · 2025Explore how often Danny is used and how its ranking has changed.
- US boys rank
- #628 2025 · #1 is most popular
- Boys named Danny
- 445 Recorded births in 2025
- Change in births
- 1.1% More than 2024
Danny over time
United States · Boys
Recorded births
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Yearly data & usage
Rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys. The summary highlights boys, the most common recorded usage in 2025. Use the chart’s usage selector to explore both categories.
| Year | Usage | US rank | Births |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | #628 | 445 |
| 2025 | Girls | #6,600 | 17 |
| 2024 | Boys | #636 | 440 |
| 2024 | Girls | #9,075 | 11 |
| 2023 | Boys | #600 | 473 |
| 2023 | Girls | #7,338 | 15 |
| 2022 | Boys | #614 | 456 |
| 2022 | Girls | #7,367 | 15 |
| 2021 | Boys | #553 | 517 |
| 2021 | Girls | #6,759 | 17 |
| 2020 | Boys | #567 | 494 |
| 2020 | Girls | #7,649 | 14 |
| 2019 | Boys | #522 | 546 |
| 2019 | Girls | #9,270 | 11 |
| 2018 | Boys | #535 | 525 |
| 2018 | Girls | #8,740 | 12 |
| 2017 | Boys | #502 | 577 |
| 2017 | Girls | #9,474 | 11 |
| 2016 | Boys | #479 | 641 |
| 2016 | Girls | #9,024 | 12 |
| 2015 | Boys | #429 | 715 |
| 2015 | Girls | #11,118 | 9 |
| 2014 | Boys | #429 | 710 |
| 2014 | Girls | #13,419 | 7 |
Years reflect available birth records. Missing records do not mean zero births.
Names like Danny
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Daniel
Mostly boys- Meaning
- God is my judge
Listed as a related name to Danny.
Dani
Mostly girls- Meaning
- God is my judge, through Daniel
Listed among Danny’s variations and related forms.
Noah
Mostly boys- Meaning
- Rest, repose
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James
Mostly boys- Meaning
- Supplanter
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Elijah
Mostly boys- Meaning
- Yahweh is God
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Benjamin
Mostly boys- Meaning
- Son of the right hand
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