Danae

Danae is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 167 girls in the United States.

Danae at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Danae

Danae belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Danae first appears in Social Security records in 1947. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #913 in 1991, and in 2024 167 babies received the name — 7,365 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Danae in US records

First recorded (US)
1947
Best US rank
#913 in 1991
Peak year
2001
Babies named Danae in 2024
167
Total since 1880
7,365

Danae in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#1530 in 2002
Babies named Danae in 2023
5
Total since 1996
224

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Danae mean?

The meaning of Danae is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Danae a boy or girl name?

Danae is a girl name. In 2024, 167 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Danae?

Danae comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Danae?

Danae first appears in US records in 1947. Its best-ever ranking was #913 in 1991, and 167 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].