Daniel
Daniel is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
God is my judge.
Origin and history
Daniel is a classic name of Hebrew origin meaning 'God is my judge'. Though overwhelmingly used as a male name in the United States, it has recorded occasional usage for females since the 19th century. It remains a timeless and recognizable option.
Popularity in the United States
8,279 babies in the United States have been named Daniel since 1880. It ranks #1835 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2022.
States where it is most popular
- CA (26.8 %)
- NY (15 %)
- TX (11 %)
- IL (6 %)
- PA (5.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 12 |
| 1910-1920 | 88 |
| 1920-1930 | 257 |
| 1930-1940 | 207 |
| 1940-1950 | 337 |
| 1950-1960 | 496 |
| 1960-1970 | 869 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,553 |
| 1980-1990 | 2,529 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,121 |
| 2000-2010 | 508 |
| 2010-2019 | 223 |
| 2020-2029 | 79 |
Nicknames
Dani, Dan, Dannie
Fun facts
- While predominantly male, thousands of females in the United States have been named Daniel over the last century.
- The name stems from the Hebrew elements 'dan' (judge) and 'el' (God).