Danforth is an uncommon given name of English origin, derived from Old English elements 'denn' meaning valley and 'форт' (fort) signifying strength or fortitude. It was traditionally used as a surname before evolving into a first name in the late 20th century.
The name Danforth appears to have had a resurgence in popularity among newborns during certain decades of the 20th century, particularly around the 1960s and 1980s, with five births recorded each time. However, it seems less favored in other periods, such as the 1940s when only five births were reported, and the early years of the century (1921) when there were nine births, followed by a significant decline thereafter until the next peak in popularity occurred. Overall, Danforth has been selected for a total of twenty-four babies born between 1921 and 1983.