Danyal
Every Danyal since 1972 — 785 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Danyal
Danyal is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #6,894 in 2025 with 12 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1972, 785 American babies have been named Danyal — about 78% boys and 22% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2002, when 28 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Danyal stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Danyal 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 | — | — | 12 | #6,894 |
| 2024 | — | — | 25 | #4,225 |
| 2023 | — | — | 23 | #4,487 |
| 2022 | — | — | 23 | #4,461 |
| 2021 | — | — | 15 | #5,829 |
| 2020 | — | — | 16 | #5,507 |
| 2019 | — | — | 16 | #5,622 |
| 2018 | — | — | 12 | #6,790 |
| 2017 | — | — | 16 | #5,580 |
| 2016 | — | — | 12 | #6,814 |
| 2015 | — | — | 13 | #6,413 |
| 2014 | — | — | 9 | #8,281 |
| 2013 | — | — | 12 | #6,704 |
| 2012 | — | — | 15 | #5,774 |
| 2011 | — | — | 24 | #4,130 |
| 2010 | — | — | 16 | #5,532 |
| 2009 | — | — | 10 | #7,824 |
| 2008 | — | — | 21 | #4,576 |
| 2007 | — | — | 25 | #4,032 |
| 2006 | — | — | 12 | #6,549 |
| 2005 | — | — | 20 | #4,358 |
| 2004 | — | — | 21 | #4,151 |
| 2003 | — | — | 27 | #3,376 |
| 2002 | — | — | 28 | #3,202 |
| 2001 | — | — | 16 | #4,725 |
| 2000 | — | — | 11 | #5,999 |
| 1995 | — | — | 7 | #7,152 |
| 1990 | 7 | #10,476 | — | — |
| 1985 | 5 | #11,040 | — | — |
| 1980 | 12 | #5,611 | 11 | #3,667 |
| 1975 | 22 | #3,182 | 5 | #5,643 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Danyal in 2025?
Danyal ranked #6,894 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 12 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Danyal?
785 babies have been named Danyal in the United States since 1972, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Danyal most popular?
Danyal peaked in 2002, when 28 newborns received the name.
Is Danyal a boy or girl name?
Danyal is used for both: about 22% of babies named Danyal have been girls and 78% boys.
Is the name Danyal rising or falling?
Danyal is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.