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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Danica — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Danial|Danicka
CelticGirl→ Stable

Danica

DAH-ni-kuh · 3 syllables

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#1555
→ Stable
#1555
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 26
Peak rank
#1074 in 2021
5yr change
-21 ranks
Birth frequency
3.8 per 100,000 births
Sex split
0% boy · 100% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #1555 · Falling since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
Celtic girl names
Danica

Popularity score: 26  ·  SSA Rank: #1555

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
74
Higher than 74% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
-21 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
70
3 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
CelticIrishGirl3-syllableDancerModernContemporaryUncommon
Character
competitive precisiondefies conventional limits
STRONG
High confidence

Danica is a Celtic girl name with steady SSA rankings. It ranked #1555 in the US in 2024.

Trend:→ Stable · -21 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#1555 · rare
Danica at a Glance
Meaning:From Old Irish 'Danach' meaning 'from Denmark' or 'dancer'. Associated with grace and movement in Celtic tradition.
Language root:Old Irish · Gaelic
Peak rank:#1074 in 2021
5yr change:-21 ranks
Sex usage:0% boy · 100% girl
Notable bearers
Danica Patrick
Professional race car driver
Similar Sound
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Similar Style
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Works Well With
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AoifeNiamhCaitlinBrynn◈Rowan◈Liam
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Sorcha
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Danica illustration
Name Intelligence
Danica · Overview
Summary

Danica is a Celtic girl name with steady SSA rankings. It ranked #1555 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 2/100 → Stable

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Danica scores 74/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Modern character
Danica carries a warm, gentle quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
danica.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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