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Daniel

Daniel is a boy name of Hebrew origin, meaning God is my judge.

  • GenderBoy
  • OriginHebrew
  • StyleModern
  • Syllables2
  • US rank#15

What does Daniel mean?

God is my judge

How popular is Daniel?

Popularity in the United States

Daniel has been given to 1,947,282 babies in the United States since 1880, peaking in the 1980s. Its use has declined since that peak.

About 1 in 175 babies born in the United States were given this name in the most recent year on record.

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Babies named Daniel per year in the United States, 1880–2020. Source: Social Security Administration

Popularity in France

Daniel has been given to 436,796 babies in France since 1900, peaking in the 1940s. Its use has declined since that peak.

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Babies named Daniel per year in France, 1900–2022. Source: INSEE

Popularity in Spain

There are 304,473 people called Daniel living in Spain, with an average age of 29.5.

1,947,282 Babies named since 1880
1980s Peak decade
Falling Recent trend

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Frequently asked questions about Daniel

What does the name Daniel mean?

Daniel means God is my judge. It is of Hebrew origin.

Is Daniel a boy's or a girl's name?

Daniel is most often given to boys.

How popular is the name Daniel?

Daniel has been given to 1,947,282 babies in the United States since 1880, peaking in the 1980s. Its use has declined since that peak.