Danae

Origin: Greek mythology (Δανάη) — Name of Perseus's mother in Greek myth; root etymology disputed among sources

Girl's name · #2417 in the US (2025) · 2000s wave

Popularity over time

Danae reached its best rank, #913, in 1991 and ranked #2417 in 2025. About 7,400 girls have carried it since 1947.

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Appears in 2020-2025 birth records of 8 states. See the full state-by-state map on this page.

See how Danae ranks in other countries and regions.

#133 in Mexico (2024) · #180 in Ecuador (2025) · #895 in France (2025) · #1,218 in Switzerland (2025) · #1,880 in Canada (2024).

Among 67 notable people named Danae:

Entertainers appear 2.12× more often than among typical names — e.g. Danae Elon, American filmmaker.

Similar names: Dana · Acacia · Dania · Shae · Briseida · Damaris

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