Daniel

Boys

Best rank #5 (2008) · ranked in 18 years

Ranked in 18 years, Daniel reached its best position of #5 in 2008.

It eased from #5 in 2008 to #32 in 2025.

The latest tally (2025) puts Daniel at #32.

19,082 newborns received the name Daniel in 2008, its peak year.

Daniel was most popular around 2008, making it characteristic of the 2000s generation.

Rank by year

11020200820172025
  1. 2025328,093
  2. 2024258,436
  3. 2023268,421
  4. 2022239,132
  5. 2021279,174
  6. 2020239,549
  7. 20192510,609
  8. 20182311,315
  9. 20172311,772
  10. 20162013,021
  11. 20152013,563
  12. 20141613,986
  13. 20131514,355
  14. 20121614,323
  15. 20111515,332
  16. 20101215,899
  17. 20091017,604
  18. 2008519,082

Similar names

If Daniel is on your shortlist, David, Dylan, Destiny are worth a look too, given the similar sound and comparable popularity trends.

Frequently asked questions

Is Daniel a popular name?
Daniel reached a best rank of #5 in 2008 and has charted in 18 years.
Where does Daniel rank now?
In the most recent data (2025), Daniel ranks #32.
Is Daniel a boy or girl name?
It is recorded primarily as a boys' name.
When was Daniel most popular?
Daniel peaked around 2008.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) - Popular Baby Names (national)