Danny
dan-ee
US Popularity:1225
Origin:Hebrew
Meaning:God is my judge
Danny is a boy’s name of Hebrew origin, meaning “God is my judge,” and a solid nickname for Daniel, best known from the Hebrew Bible. As told in the Biblical Old Testament, Daniel, a servant of God, is thrown into a lion’s den and saved by an angel. His story would become famous in the Middle Ages, owing to the popularity of his name and the creation of its darling diminutive, Danny. Like the song “Danny Boy,” may lovely Danny live forever in the hearts of parents preparing for the arrival of their little one.
Famous People Named Danny
Wondering who else shares this name? Check out these well known people who made this baby name famous.
- Danny ElfmanComposer
Danny Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Danny is currently #1530 on The Bump
U.S. Births
Overall:Danny is currently #1225 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2022
#1225
in 2022
- 108
from 2021
Sources
100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lansky, pg. 377
Behind the Name, Daniel, June 2023
BibeGateway, Daniel 6: Daniel in the Den of Lions
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