US Popularity:3206
Origin:Greek
Other Origin(s):Italian
Meaning:The mother of Perseus
Danae is a girl’s name of Italian and Greek origin that originally appears in Greek mythology. Danae was the mother of Perseus, one of legend’s greatest heroes. You might choose this name to pay tribute to your love of artwork, as Danae is also the subject of a famous rendering by Austrian painter Gustav Klimt. All in all, it’s a fabulous name that exudes chic sophistication and ancient allure. It can be shortened to nicknames like Dan, Dani, or Nae.

Danae Name Popularity Data

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Danae is currently #3927 on The Bump
Girl:Danae is currently #2646 on The Bump Girl Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Danae is currently #3206 in U.S. births
Girl:Danae is currently #1756 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2023
#1756
in 2023
+ 140
from 2022
In comparison to the previous year's data
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