Danish Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Danish
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Derived from the Old Norse name 'Danr', meaning 'a Dane' or 'from Denmark'.
Meaning of the Name Danish
Danish is a name of Scandinavian origin, specifically from Denmark. It is derived from the Old Norse name 'Danr', meaning 'a Dane' or 'from Denmark'. Danish is closely associated with Danish culture and heritage. It can also be a surname of Danish origin. The name Danish has a strong and proud connotation, representing the people of Denmark.
Popularity of the Name Danish
The popularity for the name Danish peaked in popularity in the year 2003 with 20 births, which ranked number 9,907 out of 28,893 unique names for that year. Danish had the most male births in 2003 with 20, which ranked number 4,114 out of 12,759 male names. The number of births for the name Danish has declined sharply over the last ten years from 11 births to 6 births, a decline of -45.45%. Among males, Danish has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 11 births to 6 births, a decline of -45.45%.
Nationwide Popularity of Danish
- 20 Year Trend of Danish: -60.00%
- 10 Year Trend of Danish: -45.45%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Danish: -45.45%
Popularity of Danish by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Danish. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Danish in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Danish is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Danish
- Total Births of Danish: 6 (-5.88%)
- Male Births of Danish: 6 (-5.88%)
Given the downward trend of Danish over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -5.88% decrease in total births, for a total of 6 births in 2024. Male births for Danish have been decreasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 6 male births in 2024, a decrease of -5.88%.