Danel
Every Danel since 1920 — 488 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Danel
Danel is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1920, 488 American babies have been named Danel — about 70% boys and 30% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1969, when 19 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1960s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Danel stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Danel year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — | 6 | #10,900 |
| 2019 | — | — | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — | 10 | #7,734 |
| 2017 | — | — | 7 | #9,919 |
| 2016 | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — | 5 | #12,483 |
| 2014 | — | — | 7 | #9,867 |
| 2013 | — | — | 6 | #11,036 |
| 2012 | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — | — | — |
| 2010 | — | — | — | — |
| 2009 | — | — | 8 | #9,166 |
| 2008 | — | — | — | — |
| 2007 | — | — | 10 | #7,713 |
| 2006 | — | — | 5 | #12,430 |
| 2005 | — | — | 7 | #9,331 |
| 2004 | — | — | 6 | #10,242 |
| 2003 | — | — | 8 | #8,010 |
| 2002 | — | — | — | — |
| 2001 | — | — | — | — |
| 2000 | — | — | 6 | #9,330 |
| 1995 | — | — | 7 | #7,151 |
| 1990 | 11 | #7,422 | 6 | #7,367 |
| 1985 | — | — | 8 | #4,794 |
| 1980 | — | — | 5 | #6,444 |
| 1975 | 9 | #6,075 | 10 | #3,489 |
| 1970 | 13 | #4,280 | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — | 6 | #3,742 |
| 1955 | 5 | #6,006 | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — | 8 | #3,273 |
| 1915 | — | — | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Famous people named Danel
- Danel Sinani Soccer player · b. 1997
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Danel in 2025?
Danel did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Danel?
488 babies have been named Danel in the United States since 1920, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Danel most popular?
Danel peaked in 1969, when 19 newborns received the name.
Is Danel a boy or girl name?
Danel is used for both: about 30% of babies named Danel have been girls and 70% boys.
Is the name Danel rising or falling?
Danel is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Danel?
Well-known people named Danel include Danel Sinani (soccer player).