How old is someone named Danielle?
The average Danielle is 38 years old.
Half of all living Danielles are between 31 and 44.
When was Danielle popular?
Danielle rose fast and peaked in 1987, then faded almost as fast. 55% of all Danielles were born within 15 years of each other.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1930s | 169 | under 100 |
| 1940s | 881 | 520 |
| 1950s | 1,711 | 1,300 |
| 1960s | 13,209 | 12,000 |
| 1970s | 61,407 | 58,000 |
| 1980s | 135,215 | 130,000 |
| 1990s | 109,965 | 110,000 |
| 2000s | 35,753 | 35,000 |
| 2010s | 11,556 | 11,000 |
| 2020s | 3,832 | 3,800 |
How many Danielles are still alive?
About 360,000 Danielles are alive in the US today. That's 97% of the roughly 370,000 babies named Danielle since 1937.
Nearly every Danielle ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Danielle?
More than half of living Danielles are Millennials, born between 1981 and 1996.
- Boomer 1%
- Gen X 21%
- Millennial 58%
- Gen Z 17%
- Gen Alpha 3%
Is Danielle an old name?
Somewhat. Danielle is older than 63 in 100 names on AgeByName, but younger than plenty of classics.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Danielle will be 63 in 2056, so the name is aging fast.
Is Danielle a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely girls: 99.5% of living Danielles are women.
Names the same age as Danielle
NAME TWIN
Danielle's name twin is Alesha. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Alesha's age curve is the closest match to Danielle's: 93% alike.
Other spellings: Danyelle (36)
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Questions about the name Danielle
How old is the average Danielle?
The average Danielle in the US is 38 years old. The median is 38, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Danielle?
About 360,000 Danielles are alive in the US today, out of roughly 370,000 babies given the name since 1937.
When was the name Danielle most popular?
In 1987, when about 17,000 baby girls were named Danielle.
Is Danielle a Millennial name?
Yes. About 58% of living Danielles are Millennials, born between 1981 and 1996.
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