Danniel
Every Danniel since 1923 — 2,604 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Danniel
Danniel is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #8,403 in 2025 with 9 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1923, 2,604 American babies have been named Danniel — about 93% boys and 7% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1959, when 51 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1950s.
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 Danniel stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Danniel 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 | — | — | 9 | #8,403 |
| 2024 | — | — | 6 | #11,238 |
| 2023 | — | — | 9 | #8,401 |
| 2022 | — | — | 6 | #11,177 |
| 2021 | — | — | 14 | #6,095 |
| 2020 | — | — | 15 | #5,765 |
| 2019 | — | — | 12 | #6,864 |
| 2018 | — | — | 15 | #5,829 |
| 2017 | — | — | 12 | #6,771 |
| 2016 | — | — | 19 | #4,989 |
| 2015 | — | — | 18 | #5,104 |
| 2014 | — | — | 19 | #4,920 |
| 2013 | — | — | 24 | #4,085 |
| 2012 | — | — | 31 | #3,464 |
| 2011 | — | — | 32 | #3,381 |
| 2010 | — | — | 28 | #3,736 |
| 2009 | — | — | 34 | #3,285 |
| 2008 | — | — | 36 | #3,173 |
| 2007 | — | — | 40 | #2,936 |
| 2006 | — | — | 28 | #3,616 |
| 2005 | — | — | 33 | #3,101 |
| 2004 | — | — | 33 | #3,034 |
| 2003 | — | — | 29 | #3,211 |
| 2002 | — | — | 27 | #3,280 |
| 2001 | — | — | 25 | #3,433 |
| 2000 | — | — | 21 | #3,800 |
| 1995 | 9 | #8,940 | 21 | #3,215 |
| 1990 | 6 | #11,745 | 25 | #2,635 |
| 1985 | 9 | #7,087 | 26 | #2,128 |
| 1980 | 6 | #9,343 | 30 | #1,865 |
| 1975 | 5 | #9,386 | 33 | #1,561 |
| 1970 | 5 | #8,237 | 22 | #1,901 |
| 1965 | — | — | 31 | #1,389 |
| 1960 | — | — | 40 | #1,243 |
| 1955 | — | — | 35 | #1,276 |
| 1950 | — | — | 50 | #980 |
| 1945 | — | — | 19 | #1,547 |
| 1940 | — | — | 6 | #3,204 |
| 1935 | — | — | 5 | #3,778 |
| 1930 | — | — | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — | 5 | #4,349 |
| 1920 | — | — | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Danniel in 2025?
Danniel ranked #8,403 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 9 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Danniel?
2,604 babies have been named Danniel in the United States since 1923, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Danniel most popular?
Danniel peaked in 1959, when 51 newborns received the name.
Is Danniel a boy or girl name?
Danniel is used for both: about 7% of babies named Danniel have been girls and 93% boys.
Is the name Danniel rising or falling?
Danniel is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.