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Danae

Recorded 1947–2025 · United States

Danae was most popular in 2001, when 212 American babies were given the name — ranking #1,786 that year. In 2025 it ranked #4,314, with 74 births. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 7,449 people named Danae.

Most popular in2001
Rank that year#1,786
Births that year212
Total since 18807,449

Danae over time

18802025
Births per year. The dot marks Danae’s peak in 2001. Gaps are years the SSA suppressed, which it does for any name given to fewer than five babies.

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Source: U.S.A. Social Security Administration. Years 1880–2025. namelegacy.org