Danial
Every Danial since 1880 — 9,474 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Danial
Danial is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #8,402 in 2025 with 9 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 9,474 American babies have been named Danial. Its peak came in 1957, when 210 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 Danial stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Danial 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 | #8,402 |
| 2024 | — | — | 15 | #5,972 |
| 2023 | — | — | 24 | #4,369 |
| 2022 | — | — | 17 | #5,483 |
| 2021 | — | — | 20 | #4,810 |
| 2020 | — | — | 19 | #4,893 |
| 2019 | — | — | 14 | #6,167 |
| 2018 | — | — | 30 | #3,620 |
| 2017 | — | — | 28 | #3,795 |
| 2016 | — | — | 30 | #3,610 |
| 2015 | — | — | 28 | #3,805 |
| 2014 | — | — | 36 | #3,100 |
| 2013 | — | — | 28 | #3,679 |
| 2012 | — | — | 33 | #3,313 |
| 2011 | — | — | 30 | #3,531 |
| 2010 | — | — | 25 | #4,016 |
| 2009 | — | — | 44 | #2,763 |
| 2008 | — | — | 39 | #3,014 |
| 2007 | — | — | 46 | #2,655 |
| 2006 | — | — | 47 | #2,548 |
| 2005 | — | — | 53 | #2,246 |
| 2004 | — | — | 51 | #2,251 |
| 2003 | — | — | 61 | #1,910 |
| 2002 | — | — | 56 | #1,979 |
| 2001 | — | — | 43 | #2,315 |
| 2000 | — | — | 56 | #1,878 |
| 1995 | — | — | 68 | #1,449 |
| 1990 | 5 | #13,461 | 94 | #1,102 |
| 1985 | — | — | 116 | #833 |
| 1980 | 5 | #10,746 | 105 | #868 |
| 1975 | 6 | #8,212 | 139 | #704 |
| 1970 | — | — | 155 | #657 |
| 1965 | — | — | 210 | #531 |
| 1960 | — | — | 174 | #594 |
| 1955 | — | — | 187 | #542 |
| 1950 | — | — | 163 | #528 |
| 1945 | — | — | 56 | #839 |
| 1940 | — | — | 52 | #873 |
| 1935 | — | — | 25 | #1,364 |
| 1930 | — | — | 37 | #1,155 |
| 1925 | — | — | 26 | #1,462 |
| 1920 | — | — | 32 | #1,278 |
| 1915 | — | — | 18 | #1,672 |
| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | 7 | #899 |
| 1890 | — | — | 5 | #1,037 |
| 1885 | — | — | 8 | #718 |
| 1880 | — | — | 8 | #696 |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Danial in 2025?
Danial ranked #8,402 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 Danial?
9,474 babies have been named Danial in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Danial most popular?
Danial peaked in 1957, when 210 newborns received the name.
Is Danial a boy or girl name?
Danial is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Danial rising or falling?
Danial is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.