Daniell
Every Daniell since 1951 — 2,883 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Daniell
Daniell 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 1951, 2,883 American babies have been named Daniell — about 71% girls and 29% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1984, when 129 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.
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 Daniell stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Daniell 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 | — | — | 5 | #12,458 |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — | 10 | #7,845 |
| 2022 | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — | 6 | #10,902 |
| 2019 | — | — | 7 | #9,963 |
| 2018 | — | — | 5 | #12,586 |
| 2017 | — | — | 6 | #11,074 |
| 2016 | — | — | 5 | #12,616 |
| 2015 | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | 5 | #17,193 | 11 | #7,167 |
| 2013 | — | — | 6 | #11,037 |
| 2012 | 5 | #17,512 | 14 | #6,065 |
| 2011 | 6 | #15,285 | 9 | #8,223 |
| 2010 | — | — | 9 | #8,292 |
| 2009 | — | — | 11 | #7,322 |
| 2008 | 6 | #15,875 | 11 | #7,310 |
| 2007 | 8 | #12,964 | 15 | #5,705 |
| 2006 | 11 | #10,076 | 9 | #8,140 |
| 2005 | 5 | #17,124 | 14 | #5,634 |
| 2004 | 20 | #6,035 | 10 | #7,086 |
| 2003 | 12 | #8,642 | 17 | #4,649 |
| 2002 | 15 | #7,145 | 11 | #6,171 |
| 2001 | 13 | #7,844 | 9 | #7,041 |
| 2000 | 18 | #6,004 | 13 | #5,351 |
| 1995 | 59 | #2,254 | 9 | #6,020 |
| 1990 | 84 | #1,740 | 21 | #2,978 |
| 1985 | 97 | #1,350 | 21 | #2,441 |
| 1980 | 49 | #2,103 | 22 | #2,294 |
| 1975 | 76 | #1,383 | 29 | #1,716 |
| 1970 | 14 | #4,078 | 12 | #2,766 |
| 1965 | 7 | #5,391 | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — | 7 | #3,407 |
| 1955 | — | — | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
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| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Daniell in 2025?
Daniell 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 Daniell?
2,883 babies have been named Daniell in the United States since 1951, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Daniell most popular?
Daniell peaked in 1984, when 129 newborns received the name.
Is Daniell a boy or girl name?
Daniell is used for both: about 71% of babies named Daniell have been girls and 29% boys.
Is the name Daniell rising or falling?
Daniell is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.