Danette

Danette 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 9 girls in the United States.

Danette at a glance

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

About the name Danette

Danette 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, Danette first appears in Social Security records in 1930. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #416 in 1966, and in 2024 9 babies received the name — 10,387 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Danette in US records

First recorded (US)
1930
Best US rank
#416 in 1966
Peak year
1966
Babies named Danette in 2024
9
Total since 1880
10,387

Danette in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2014
Best rank
#5688 in 2023
Babies named Danette in 2023
3
Total since 1996
6

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Danette mean?

The meaning of Danette 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 Danette a boy or girl name?

Danette is a girl name. In 2024, 9 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Danette?

Danette comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Danette?

Danette first appears in US records in 1930. Its best-ever ranking was #416 in 1966, and 9 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].