Daniels
boy nameDaniels entered the US charts in 1945, peaked at #2743 in 1945, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1945–2025
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rank today
#2743
peak (1945)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1940s | #2743 |
| 1950s | #3942 |
| 1970s | #5227 |
| 1980s | #5147 |
| 1990s | #8800 |
| 2000s | #12553 |
| 2010s | #12156 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Daniels are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Daniels alive today was born around 1985, making them about 40 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Daniels in 2025?
- Daniels is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Daniels most popular?
- Daniels peaked in 1945, reaching #2743 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Daniels with classmates?
- Daniels will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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