Daniel
boy name#22 in 2025Daniel entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #5 in 1985, ranks #22 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1880–2025
#22
rank today
#5
peak (1985)
8,085
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #31 |
| 1890s | #40 |
| 1900s | #49 |
| 1910s | #54 |
| 1920s | #47 |
| 1930s | #42 |
| 1940s | #25 |
| 1950s | #19 |
| 1960s | #18 |
| 1970s | #13 |
| 1980s | #8 |
| 1990s | #9 |
| 2000s | #7 |
| 2010s | #12 |
| 2020s | #17 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Daniel has been most popular in CA, TX, NY.
Living bearers
About 1,643,000 people named Daniel are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Daniel alive today was born around 1981, making them about 44 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Daniel in 2025?
- Daniel ranks #22 among US boy names in 2025, with 8,085 babies given the name.
- When was the name Daniel most popular?
- Daniel peaked in 1985, reaching #5 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Daniel with classmates?
- Roughly 1 in 8 classrooms will have a Daniel.
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