Daniil
From Russian Дании́л (Daniíl).
Every Daniil since 2003 — 354 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Daniil
Daniil is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #7,789 in 2025 with 10 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 2003, 354 American babies have been named Daniil. Its peak came in 2016, when 31 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Daniil stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Daniil year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10 | #7,789 |
| 2024 | 21 | #4,735 |
| 2023 | 14 | #6,286 |
| 2022 | 14 | #6,216 |
| 2021 | 17 | #5,386 |
| 2020 | 22 | #4,454 |
| 2019 | 15 | #5,879 |
| 2018 | 24 | #4,258 |
| 2017 | 20 | #4,779 |
| 2016 | 31 | #3,542 |
| 2015 | 23 | #4,321 |
| 2014 | 22 | #4,424 |
| 2013 | 19 | #4,840 |
| 2012 | 20 | #4,729 |
| 2011 | 16 | #5,478 |
| 2010 | 8 | #8,977 |
| 2009 | 6 | #11,297 |
| 2008 | 12 | #6,843 |
| 2007 | 11 | #7,199 |
| 2006 | 9 | #8,141 |
| 2005 | 8 | #8,463 |
| 2004 | 7 | #9,151 |
| 2003 | 5 | #11,251 |
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Famous people named Daniil
- Daniil Kharms Writer · 1905–1942
- Daniil Granin Writer · 1919–2017
- Daniil Kvyat Racing driver · b. 1994
- Daniil Medvedev Tennis player · b. 1996
- Daniil Trifonov Musician · b. 1991
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Daniil mean?
From Russian Дании́л (Daniíl).
How popular is the name Daniil in 2025?
Daniil ranked #7,789 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 10 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Daniil?
354 babies have been named Daniil in the United States since 2003, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Daniil most popular?
Daniil peaked in 2016, when 31 newborns received the name.
Is Daniil a boy or girl name?
Daniil is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Daniil rising or falling?
Daniil is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Daniil?
Well-known people named Daniil include Daniil Kharms (writer), Daniil Granin (writer), Daniil Kvyat (racing driver).