Will my child share the name Danae with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 5 UK babies named Danae per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Danae in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Danae becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Danae is declining: down 879 places since 2018, to #4,057 in 2023. It peaked at #1,530 in 2002.

Is Danae a good choice for a distinctive name?

Danae is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Danae a popular baby name in the United States?

Danae does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Danae

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Danae is a distinctive choice, ranked #4057 in 2023. Your child is likely to be the only Danae in their class.

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UK Rank 2023

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About the Name Danae

Danae has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 516 places in five years. It was most popular in 2002 at #1530 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Danae is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Danae in their class.