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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Daniel — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Danicka|Daniela
HebrewBoy→ Stable

Daniel

DAN-yul · 3 syllables

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Boy
#16
→ Stable

Also ranked: Girl #10441 · ↓ Fading

#16
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 72
Peak rank
#14 in 2020
5yr change
+1 ranks
Birth frequency
23.3 per 10,000 births
Sex split
88% boy · 12% girl

Popularity Over Time

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

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #16 · Stable 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 boy names
Top 200 boy names
Hebrew boy names
Daniel

Popularity score: 72  ·  SSA Rank: #16

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

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

Namesake Score
45
Classic name. Score reflects popularity — see Popularity tab for full context.
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
+1 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
25
0 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
HebrewReligiousBiblicalClassicStrongMasculine-leaning unisex3-syllableTimelessUS Top 20
Character
keen intelligencesteadfast integritycourageous faithprincipled convictionwise discernment
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Daniels

versatilededicatedresilienttalentedintense
STRONG
High confidence

Daniel is a Hebrew boy name with steady SSA rankings. It ranked #16 in the US in 2024.

Trend:→ Stable · +1 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#16 · common
Daniel at a Glance
Meaning:God is my judge. From the Hebrew name Daniyy'el, reflecting divine judgment and wisdom in biblical tradition.
Language root:Hebrew
Peak rank:#14 in 2020
5yr change:+1 ranks
Sex usage:88% boy · 12% girl
Notable bearers
Daniel Day-Lewis
Actor
Daniel Radcliffe
Actor
Daniel Craig
Actor
Daniel Kahneman
Nobel Prize-winning Psychologist
Similar Sound
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Similar Style
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Works Well With
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Daniel illustration
Name Intelligence
Daniel · Overview
Summary

Daniel is a Hebrew boy name with steady SSA rankings. It ranked #16 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 54/100 → Stable

Strengths
Religious · Classic · Strong character
Daniel carries a warm, serious, grounded quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Already in the top 100
At rank #16, you will likely encounter other Daniels. Consider whether that matters to you.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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