From the city of Gdansk
A rare surname-turned-given name derived from the German name for the Polish city of Gdansk. The etymology of the city's name is likely linked to the Gdania river, though in a modern context, it is most strongly associated with the rock band of the same name.
Less common today
Danzig isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,667 in 2009.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Founder and lead singer of the heavy metal band Danzig and the Misfits
