How Many People Are Named Danae?

7,371

people in the United States are named Danae

1 in 45,448 people has this name

Popularity Rank

#3299

💎💎 Very Rare

Population Percentage

0.0022%

Of US population

Peak Year

2001

212 births

Trend

Stable

📖 Name Origin & Meaning

Origin: Greek Mythology
Gender: Primarily Female

Meaning:

From Δαναοι (Danaoi), a word used by Homer to designate the Greeks. In Greek mythology Danaë was the daughter of the Argive king Acrisius. It had been prophesized to her father that he would one day be killed by Danaë's son, so he attempted to keep his daughter childless. However, Zeus came to her in the form of a shower of gold, and she became the mother of Perseus. Eventually the prophecy was fulfilled and Perseus killed Acrisius, albeit accidentally.

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
99.9%
Male
0.1%

This name is Primarily Female

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 27.1 years old

Young (<30) 4,361
59.2%
Adult (30–60) 2,808
38.1%
Senior (>60) 202
2.7%

📈 Popularity Over Time

Births per year from 1947 to 2024

📍 State-Wise Distribution

California 1,168
Texas 572
New York 350
Florida 278
Pennsylvania 265
Illinois 228
Michigan 192
Ohio 167
Arizona 151
Colorado 141

💡 Fun Facts About "Danae"

  • 167 babies were named Danae in 2024
  • Most popular in the year 2001
  • Currently stable in popularity
  • First recorded in 1947
  • Most popular in California

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