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Danette
GirlAmerican (modern coinage), Hebrew· “feminine of Dan, God is my judge”
- Meaning
- feminine of Dan, God is my judge
- Origin
- American (modern coinage), Hebrew
- Pronunciation
- duh-NEHT
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #15,462
- US babies 2025
- 5
- Best rank
- #416 (1966)
- Peak year
- 1966
Meaning and origin of Danette
Danette is an American (modern coinage) and Hebrew name that is usually said to mean “feminine of Dan, God is my judge”.
Danette is an American feminine form built from Dan with the French-style -ette ending, the same pattern seen in Jeanette and Paulette. Dan and Daniel come from Hebrew, where Daniel means God is my judge; Dan alone means he judged, the name of one of Jacob's sons. Danette appeared in the middle of the twentieth century, alongside Danielle and Donette. It is said duh-NEHT, with the stress on the second syllable. The name has a neat, vintage sound, and Dani and Nettie are possible short forms. Danielle and Danica are more common relatives.
Popularity over time
Danette first appears in US Social Security records in 1930. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 27 different years, starting in 1953. Its best national rank was #416 in 1966, the same year it reached its highest count of 501 babies. In 2025, 5 babies were named Danette, and it ranked #15,462 nationally. That is 58% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #1,335 in 1950, #1,228 in 1980, #6,567 in 2000, #9,371 in 2010, and #15,462 in 2025. Of the 10,392 US girls named Danette since records began, 42% were born in the 1960s, its biggest decade. The 1970s come next, with 2,549 babies. Since 2010, 138 more have been named Danette.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Caryn, Tonja, Greta, Kecia, and Ingrid.
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Danette is usually pronounced duh-NEHT, with two syllables. It has seven letters, starts with D and ends in “-te”.
Middle names for Danette
A few middle names that flow with Danette: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Danette
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Danette mean?
Danette is an American (modern coinage) and Hebrew name that is usually said to mean “feminine of Dan, God is my judge”.
What is the origin of the name Danette?
Danette has modern American and Hebrew roots. Danette is an American feminine form built from Dan with the French-style -ette ending, the same pattern seen in Jeanette and Paulette.
Is Danette a popular name?
Not especially. Danette ranked #15,462 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Danette a boy or girl name?
Danette is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Danette?
Danette is usually pronounced duh-NEHT. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings