Danzel: Name Popularity, History & Rankings (1880

By decade. Change compares yearly averages, so the current partial decade is on equal footing. Best rank is the name's best yearly rank within the decade.

Decade	Boys	Per year	Change	Best rank
1880s	–	–	–	–
1890s	–	–	–	–
1900s	–	–	–	–
1910s	–	–	–	–
1920s	–	–	–	–
1930s	–	–	–	–
1940s	–	–	–	–
1950s	–	–	–	–
1960s	–	–	–	–
1970s	–	–	–	–
1980s	50	5	–	#3,961
1990s	383	38	+666%	#1,210
2000s	96	10	-75%	#4,435
2010s	59	6	-39%	#7,702
2020s (to 2025)	26	4	-27%	#9,796

Decade

Boys

Per year

Change

Best rank

1880s

–

1890s

–

1900s

–

1910s

–

1920s

–

1930s

–

1940s

–

1950s

–

1960s

–

1970s

–

1980s

–

#3,961

1990s

383

+666%

#1,210

2000s

-75%

#4,435

2010s

-39%

#7,702

2020s (to 2025)

-27%

#9,796

The story of Danzel

Danzel is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #10,955 in 2025 with 6 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.

Since 1983, 614 American babies have been named Danzel. Its peak came in 1991, when 84 newborns received the name, the signature sound of the 1990s.

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 Danzel stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

How old are people named Danzel?

The median living Danzel is about 31 years old; half are between 23 and 34. An estimated 600 people named Danzel are alive in the United States today.

Estimated from births per year and Social Security period life tables; an approximation of the living age distribution, by age in years.

Danzel year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year	Boys	Boys rank
2025	6	#10,955
2024	6	#11,239
2023	–	–
2022	7	#10,042
2021	–	–
2020	7	#9,796
2019	7	#9,964
2018	9	#8,308
2017	10	#7,702
2016	–	–
2015	5	#12,490
2014	7	#9,870
2013	7	#9,882
2012	–	–
2011	7	#9,856
2010	7	#9,911
2009	7	#10,091
2008	15	#5,832
2007	10	#7,716
2006	–	–
2005	6	#10,381
2004	10	#7,087
2003	7	#8,857
2002	16	#4,749
2001	8	#7,690
2000	17	#4,435
1995	31	#2,458
1990	64	#1,397
1985	–	–
1980	–	–
1975	–	–
1970	–	–
1965	–	–
1960	–	–
1955	–	–
1950	–	–
1945	–	–
1940	–	–
1935	–	–
1930	–	–
1925	–	–
1920	–	–
1915	–	–
1910	–	–
1905	–	–
1900	–	–
1895	–	–
1890	–	–
1885	–	–
1880	–	–

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about Danzel, drawn from the same Social Security data as the charts above.

How old is the average Danzel?

The median living Danzel is about 31 years old. Half of all living Danzels are between 23 and 34 years old.

How many people named Danzel are alive today?

An estimated 600 people named Danzel are alive in the United States, based on 614 recorded births and Social Security life tables.

How popular is the name Danzel in 2025?

Danzel ranked #10,955 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 6 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.

How many people are named Danzel?

614 babies have been named Danzel in the United States since 1983, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Danzel most popular?

Danzel peaked in 1991, when 84 newborns received the name.

Is Danzel a boy or girl name?

Danzel is overwhelmingly a boy's name: 100% of babies with the name.

Is the name Danzel rising or falling?

Danzel is declining, less popular now than a decade ago.

Who are famous people named Danzel?

Well-known people named Danzel include Danzel (singer).

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Danzel popularity over time

The story of Danzel

How old are people named Danzel?

Danzel year by year

Famous people named Danzel

Frequently asked questions

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