How old is someone named Danica?
The average Danica is 24 years old.
Half of all living Danicas are between 14 and 33.
When was Danica popular?
Danica rose fast and peaked in 2007, then faded almost as fast. 54% of all Danicas were born within 15 years of each other.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 10 | 0 |
| 1950s | 42 | under 100 |
| 1960s | 290 | 260 |
| 1970s | 1,051 | 990 |
| 1980s | 1,893 | 1,800 |
| 1990s | 2,382 | 2,300 |
| 2000s | 5,244 | 5,200 |
| 2010s | 4,591 | 4,600 |
| 2020s | 1,019 | 1,000 |
How many Danicas are still alive?
About 16,000 Danicas are alive in the US today. That's 98% of the roughly 17,000 babies named Danica since 1916.
Nearly every Danica ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Danica?
About half of living Danicas are in Gen Z, born between 1997 and 2012.
- Boomer under 1%
- Gen X 8%
- Millennial 22%
- Gen Z 47%
- Gen Alpha 22%
Is Danica an old name?
Not really. Danica is younger than 62 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Danica will be 45 in 2056, so the name is getting older.
Is Danica a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely girls: over 99.9% of living Danicas are women.
Names the same age as Danica
NAME TWIN
Danica's name twin is Natalee. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Natalee's age curve is the closest match to Danica's: 84% alike.
Other spellings: Danika (22)
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Questions about the name Danica
How old is the average Danica?
The average Danica in the US is 24 years old. The median is 19, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Danica?
About 16,000 Danicas are alive in the US today, out of roughly 17,000 babies given the name since 1916.
When was the name Danica most popular?
In 2007, when about 1,100 baby girls were named Danica.
Is Danica a Gen Z name?
Partly. Gen Z are the largest group, about 47% of living Danicas, but the name spans several generations.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this