Girl nameCurrently #12,431 in the USSteady
Danita
3 syllablesPeak year: 19616 lettersStarts with D
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Danita's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Danita's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Danita |
|---|---|
| 1932 | 6 |
| 1934 | 5 |
| 1935 | 5 |
| 1937 | 6 |
| 1938 | 7 |
| 1939 | 9 |
| 1942 | 7 |
| 1943 | 10 |
| 1944 | 10 |
| 1945 | 14 |
| 1946 | 13 |
| 1947 | 14 |
| 1948 | 23 |
| 1949 | 19 |
| 1950 | 21 |
| 1951 | 27 |
| 1952 | 44 |
| 1953 | 71 |
| 1954 | 85 |
| 1955 | 153 |
| 1956 | 199 |
| 1957 | 259 |
| 1958 | 311 |
| 1959 | 296 |
| 1960 | 292 |
| 1961 | 314 |
| 1962 | 282 |
| 1963 | 298 |
| 1964 | 277 |
| 1965 | 257 |
| 1966 | 251 |
| 1967 | 228 |
| 1968 | 242 |
| 1969 | 239 |
| 1970 | 235 |
| 1971 | 231 |
| 1972 | 205 |
| 1973 | 187 |
| 1974 | 203 |
| 1975 | 184 |
| 1976 | 167 |
| 1977 | 216 |
| 1978 | 150 |
| 1979 | 119 |
| 1980 | 120 |
| 1981 | 88 |
| 1982 | 91 |
| 1983 | 80 |
| 1984 | 78 |
| 1985 | 74 |
| 1986 | 84 |
| 1987 | 72 |
| 1988 | 47 |
| 1989 | 72 |
| 1990 | 44 |
| 1991 | 43 |
| 1992 | 41 |
| 1993 | 28 |
| 1994 | 33 |
| 1995 | 30 |
| 1996 | 40 |
| 1997 | 19 |
| 1998 | 15 |
| 1999 | 14 |
| 2000 | 18 |
| 2001 | 17 |
| 2002 | 8 |
| 2003 | 13 |
| 2004 | 17 |
| 2005 | 14 |
| 2006 | 13 |
| 2007 | 15 |
| 2008 | 6 |
| 2009 | 16 |
| 2010 | 9 |
| 2011 | 9 |
| 2012 | 9 |
| 2013 | 10 |
| 2015 | 7 |
| 2016 | 5 |
| 2017 | 5 |
| 2019 | 8 |
| 2023 | 6 |
| 2024 | 7 |
Danita through the decades
- Danita peaked in 1961, when 314 babies were named Danita in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2010–2024), use of Danita has fallen 45% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Danita currently ranks #12,431 in the US and is holding steady.