Danilo

Danilo is a boy's name of Portuguese origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 197 boys in the United States.

Danilo at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Portuguese
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references
Also spelled
Daniel

About the name Danilo

Danilo belongs to the Portuguese tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess. It travels in a few spellings: Daniel.

In the United States, Danilo first appears in Social Security records in 1946. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1010 in 2017, and in 2024 197 babies received the name — 4,525 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Danilo in US records

First recorded (US)
1946
Best US rank
#1010 in 2017
Peak year
2022
Babies named Danilo in 2024
197
Total since 1880
4,525

Spellings & short forms

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Danilo mean?

The meaning of Danilo is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its Portuguese origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Danilo a boy or girl name?

Danilo is a boy name. In 2024, 197 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Danilo?

Danilo comes from the Portuguese tradition. It is also spelled Daniel.

How popular is the name Danilo?

Danilo first appears in US records in 1946. Its best-ever ranking was #1010 in 2017, and 197 babies were given the name in 2024.

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