Danyel
Every Danyel since 1964 — 3,249 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Danyel
Danyel 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 1964, 3,249 American babies have been named Danyel — about 77% girls and 23% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1976, when 155 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1970s.
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 Danyel stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Danyel 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 | — | — | 6 | #10,954 |
| 2024 | — | — | 9 | #8,472 |
| 2023 | — | — | 7 | #9,968 |
| 2022 | — | — | 7 | #10,041 |
| 2021 | — | — | 6 | #11,084 |
| 2020 | — | — | 9 | #8,219 |
| 2019 | — | — | 11 | #7,277 |
| 2018 | 6 | #14,224 | 17 | #5,366 |
| 2017 | — | — | 11 | #7,203 |
| 2016 | — | — | 10 | #7,719 |
| 2015 | 9 | #11,120 | 20 | #4,750 |
| 2014 | 5 | #17,200 | 17 | #5,299 |
| 2013 | 8 | #12,274 | 15 | #5,725 |
| 2012 | 10 | #10,622 | 21 | #4,574 |
| 2011 | 7 | #13,704 | 18 | #5,026 |
| 2010 | 15 | #7,985 | 10 | #7,710 |
| 2009 | 16 | #7,774 | 13 | #6,510 |
| 2008 | 25 | #5,609 | 23 | #4,293 |
| 2007 | 22 | #6,157 | 30 | #3,525 |
| 2006 | 24 | #5,590 | 24 | #4,025 |
| 2005 | 19 | #6,337 | 15 | #5,347 |
| 2004 | 28 | #4,738 | 17 | #4,836 |
| 2003 | 39 | #3,609 | 16 | #4,862 |
| 2002 | 35 | #3,751 | 12 | #5,804 |
| 2001 | 39 | #3,437 | 15 | #4,937 |
| 2000 | 45 | #3,083 | 26 | #3,231 |
| 1995 | 48 | #2,595 | 11 | #5,203 |
| 1990 | 58 | #2,208 | 14 | #4,021 |
| 1985 | 82 | #1,495 | 12 | #3,640 |
| 1980 | 68 | #1,678 | 12 | #3,458 |
| 1975 | 116 | #1,035 | 19 | #2,300 |
| 1970 | 27 | #2,655 | 9 | #3,336 |
| 1965 | 9 | #4,567 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Danyel in 2025?
Danyel 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 Danyel?
3,249 babies have been named Danyel in the United States since 1964, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Danyel most popular?
Danyel peaked in 1976, when 155 newborns received the name.
Is Danyel a boy or girl name?
Danyel is used for both: about 77% of babies named Danyel have been girls and 23% boys.
Is the name Danyel rising or falling?
Danyel is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.