Danny is a boy's name of Irish origin and it means "God is my judge". It is believed to have been derived from the Gaelic word 'Dónal' which is in turn a form of the name 'Domhnall', meaning "ruler of the world". The name was popularized by Saint Daniel the Prophet, who is venerated in the Catholic Church. Danny has been used as a given name since the Middle Ages but it only became widely used during the 20th century. It is often associated with the name Daniel but it can also be considered a shortened form of other names such as Danielle or Dannette. The name Danny has been popular among parents who want to give their child a strong, masculine name that also has a touch of Irish heritage.
Based on the statistics provided, the name Danny has seen a significant amount of popularity in the United States over the years. The highest point of popularity was reached between 1945 and 1957, with 20 births or more each year during this period. The peak was in 1957 with 35 births.
After 1957, there was a steady decline in the number of babies named Danny, reaching an all-time low of 6 births in both 1998 and 1999. However, since then, the name has seen a resurgence in popularity, with numbers consistently above 10 each year from 2007 onwards. The most recent data shows that there were 15 births for Danny in both 2022 and 2023.
Overall, over the course of a century (from 1918 to 2023), the name Danny has been given to a total of 1665 babies in the United States. This demonstrates that while popularity has fluctuated over time, Danny remains a name with enduring appeal for many parents across generations.