Name Legacy

Daniel

Recorded 1880–2025 · United States

Daniel was most popular in 1985, when 38,853 American babies were given the name — ranking #9 that year. In 2025 it ranked #32, with 8,093 births. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 1,991,091 people named Daniel.

Most popular in1985
Rank that year#9
Births that year38,853
Total since 18801,991,091

Daniel over time

18802025
Births per year. The dot marks Daniel’s peak in 1985. Gaps are years the SSA suppressed, which it does for any name given to fewer than five babies.

Origin

Hebrew · "God is my judge"

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Source: U.S.A. Social Security Administration. Years 1880–2025. namelegacy.org