Daniel
Daniel is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
God is my judge.
Origin and history
Daniel is a classic masculine name of Hebrew origin meaning 'God is my judge'. It has maintained strong, steady popularity in the United States for over a century, consistently ranking among the top male names. The name is well known from the biblical story of Daniel in the lions' den.
Popularity in the United States
1,982,812 babies in the United States have been named Daniel since 1880. It ranks #12 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #15.
States where it is most popular
- CA (13.4 %)
- NY (9.1 %)
- TX (6.8 %)
- IL (5.8 %)
- PA (5.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 5,679 |
| 1890-1900 | 5,185 |
| 1900-1910 | 5,036 |
| 1910-1920 | 23,978 |
| 1920-1930 | 43,407 |
| 1930-1940 | 47,998 |
| 1940-1950 | 112,778 |
| 1950-1960 | 243,727 |
| 1960-1970 | 242,020 |
| 1970-1980 | 244,454 |
| 1980-1990 | 345,537 |
| 1990-2000 | 272,360 |
| 2000-2010 | 203,975 |
| 2010-2019 | 133,952 |
| 2020-2029 | 52,726 |
Famous people named Daniel
- Daniel Radcliffe: Actor
- Daniel Craig: Actor
- Daniel Day-Lewis: Actor
Nicknames
Dan, Danny
Fun facts
- The name comes from the Hebrew name Daniyyel, famous for the Old Testament figure saved from the lions' den.
- Daniel has ranked among the top 15 most popular boy names in the United States since 2020 and holds a top-15 cumulative rank since 1880.