gender neutral
Daniel
God is my judge
About Daniel
Few names can claim the enduring appeal and universal recognition that this choice offers. Daniel represents a gold standard in baby naming—perpetually popular yet never seeming oversaturated or tiresome. The name's widespread use across diverse cultures and languages demonstrates its remarkable adaptability and timeless nature. Parents consistently choose it for good reason: it combines strength with gentleness, tradition with freshness. The three-syllable structure provides substance without being cumbersome, and the familiar sound pattern makes it instantly recognizable. Nickname possibilities abound, from Dan to Danny, allowing personality and preference to shine through as the child matures. It pairs harmoniously with virtually any middle name or surname combination. The name carries weight in professional contexts while remaining warm and approachable in personal relationships. Its biblical connections appeal to some families, while others simply appreciate its classic sound independent of any religious significance. Daniel never feels pretentious or overly casual—it occupies that perfect middle ground of respectability and friendliness.
Popularity of the Name Daniel
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #25 | ||||
| 1881 | #29 | ||||
| 1882 | #29 | ||||
| 1883 | #25 | ||||
| 1884 | #32 | ||||
| 1885 | #32 | ||||
| 1886 | #33 | ||||
| 1887 | #31 | ||||
| 1888 | #35 | ||||
| 1889 | #36 | ||||
| 1890 | #39 | ||||
| 1891 | #37 | ||||
| 1892 | #41 | ||||
| 1893 | #39 | ||||
| 1894 | #41 | ||||
| 1895 | #40 | ||||
| 1896 | #38 | ||||
| 1897 | #39 | ||||
| 1898 | #45 | ||||
| 1899 | #42 | ||||
| 1900 | #44 | #65 | |||
| 1901 | #48 | #65 | |||
| 1902 | #45 | #59 | |||
| 1903 | #50 | #66 | |||
| 1904 | #49 | #80 | |||
| 1905 | #50 | #68 | |||
| 1906 | #48 | #67 | |||
| 1907 | #52 | #78 | |||
| 1908 | #54 | #87 | |||
| 1909 | #54 | #88 | |||
| 1910 | #53 | #75 | |||
| 1911 | #53 | #78 | |||
| 1912 | #53 | #82 | |||
| 1913 | #54 | #81 | |||
| 1914 | #55 | #81 | |||
| 1915 | #55 | #78 | |||
| 1916 | #55 | #69 | |||
| 1917 | #54 | #100 | |||
| 1918 | #52 | #76 | |||
| 1919 | #51 | #83 | |||
| 1920 | #52 | #102 | |||
| 1921 | #49 | #85 | |||
| 1922 | #47 | #108 | |||
| 1923 | #47 | #97 | |||
| 1924 | #47 | #106 | |||
| 1925 | #44 | #109 | |||
| 1926 | #46 | #116 | |||
| 1927 | #46 | #110 | |||
| 1928 | #47 | #109 | |||
| 1929 | #47 | #139 | |||
| 1930 | #47 | #93 | |||
| 1931 | #44 | #106 | |||
| 1932 | #42 | #104 | |||
| 1933 | #42 | #101 | |||
| 1934 | #42 | #100 | |||
| 1935 | #43 | #101 | |||
| 1936 | #41 | #91 | |||
| 1937 | #39 | #109 | |||
| 1938 | #39 | #97 | |||
| 1939 | #38 | #107 | |||
| 1940 | #34 | #94 | |||
| 1941 | #31 | #125 | |||
| 1942 | #28 | #103 | |||
| 1943 | #25 | #125 | |||
| 1944 | #25 | #107 | |||
| 1945 | #24 | #102 | |||
| 1946 | #21 | #107 | |||
| 1947 | #22 | #102 | |||
| 1948 | #22 | #111 | |||
| 1949 | #22 | #110 | |||
| 1950 | #21 | #98 | |||
| 1951 | #21 | #93 | |||
| 1952 | #20 | #100 | |||
| 1953 | #20 | #86 | |||
| 1954 | #18 | #95 | |||
| 1955 | #17 | #110 | |||
| 1956 | #18 | #85 | |||
| 1957 | #16 | #82 | |||
| 1958 | #16 | #90 | |||
| 1959 | #18 | #81 | |||
| 1960 | #17 | #75 | |||
| 1961 | #17 | #74 | |||
| 1962 | #17 | #74 | |||
| 1963 | #19 | #75 | |||
| 1964 | #19 | #71 | #19 | ||
| 1965 | #17 | #70 | #25 | ||
| 1966 | #19 | #70 | #24 | ||
| 1967 | #19 | #70 | #26 | ||
| 1968 | #18 | #61 | #25 | ||
| 1969 | #18 | #42 | #25 | ||
| 1970 | #19 | #45 | #26 | ||
| 1971 | #20 | #41 | #28 | ||
| 1972 | #15 | #28 | #36 | ||
| 1973 | #11 | #17 | #33 | ||
| 1974 | #11 | #8 | #38 | ||
| 1975 | #11 | #6 | #29 | ||
| 1976 | #10 | #2 | #30 | ||
| 1977 | #11 | #3 | #31 | ||
| 1978 | #11 | #4 | #29 | ||
| 1979 | #12 | #3 | #27 | ||
| 1980 | #11 | #1 | #25 | ||
| 1981 | #10 | #2 | #21 | ||
| 1982 | #10 | #1 | #26 | ||
| 1983 | #8 | #3 | #16 | ||
| 1984 | #6 | #2 | #16 | ||
| 1985 | #5 | #1 | #14 | ||
| 1986 | #6 | #2 | #14 | ||
| 1987 | #7 | #2 | #16 | ||
| 1988 | #8 | #1 | #13 | ||
| 1989 | #6 | #2 | #11 | ||
| 1990 | #5 | #2 | #9 | ||
| 1991 | #6 | #3 | #10 | #10 | |
| 1992 | #7 | #2 | #10 | #7 | |
| 1993 | #7 | #3 | #10 | #10 | |
| 1994 | #8 | #2 | #10 | #5 | |
| 1995 | #9 | #4 | #8 | #8 | |
| 1996 | #11 | #4 | #5 | #9 | |
| 1997 | #11 | #4 | #3 | #8 | #11 |
| 1998 | #12 | #4 | #7 | #10 | #12 |
| 1999 | #9 | #5 | #7 | #9 | #11 |
| 2000 | #9 | #5 | #7 | #11 | #14 |
| 2001 | #9 | #5 | #10 | #11 | #17 |
| 2002 | #10 | #5 | #8 | #6 | #15 |
| 2003 | #8 | #5 | #5 | #6 | #15 |
| 2004 | #7 | #5 | #6 | #6 | #13 |
| 2005 | #7 | #5 | #4 | #6 | #12 |
| 2006 | #6 | #7 | #3 | #6 | #12 |
| 2007 | #5 | #7 | #4 | #4 | #14 |
| 2008 | #5 | #6 | #10 | #4 | #17 |
| 2009 | #7 | #10 | #9 | #3 | #18 |
| 2010 | #8 | #10 | #16 | #3 | #17 |
| 2011 | #10 | #13 | #17 | #4 | #18 |
| 2012 | #11 | #15 | #13 | #3 | #18 |
| 2013 | #10 | #15 | #15 | #3 | #20 |
| 2014 | #10 | #20 | #19 | #3 | #20 |
| 2015 | #12 | #21 | #28 | #3 | #21 |
| 2016 | #13 | #25 | #31 | #4 | #23 |
| 2017 | #15 | #29 | #30 | #3 | #23 |
| 2018 | #15 | #30 | #49 | #6 | #25 |
| 2019 | #15 | #32 | #48 | #5 | #26 |
| 2020 | #14 | #46 | #41 | #5 | #28 |
| 2021 | #16 | #50 | #49 | #10 | #30 |
| 2022 | #14 | #48 | #53 | #12 | #29 |
| 2023 | #17 | #55 | #53 | #11 | #29 |
| 2024 | #16 | #55 | #38 | #12 | #28 |
| 2025 | #22 | #56 | #65 | #15 | #32 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Daniel
Names Similar to Daniel
Nicknames for Daniel
- Dan
- Danny
- Dani
- Dann
- Danno
Famous People Named Daniel
| Daniel Radcliffe | British actor known for playing Harry Potter |
| Daniel Craig | English actor renowned for portraying James Bond |
| Daniel Day-Lewis | British actor and three-time Academy Award winner |
| Daniel Defoe | English writer and author of "Robinson Crusoe" |
| Daniel Boone | American pioneer and frontiersman |
| Daniel Barenboim | Argentinian-Israeli conductor and pianist |
| Daniel Ricciardo | Australian Formula One driver |
| Daniel Negreanu | Canadian professional poker player |
| Daniel Johns | Australian musician and former frontman of Silverchair |
| Daniel Henney | Korean-American actor and model |
| Daniel Kaluuya | British actor known for his role in "Get Out" |
| Daniel Dae Kim | Korean-American actor known for "Lost" and "Hawaii Five-0" |
| Daniel Wu | American-Hong Kong actor and director |
| Daniel Cormier | American mixed martial artist and former UFC champion |
| Daniel Sturridge | English professional footballer |
| Daniel Ek | Swedish entrepreneur and co-founder of Spotify |
| Daniel Handler | American writer known for the "A Series of Unfortunate Events" books |
| Daniel Kahneman | Israeli psychologist and Nobel laureate in Economics |
| Daniel Carter | New Zealand rugby player |
| Daniel Ellsberg | American whistleblower who leaked the Pentagon Papers |
Characters Named Daniel
| Daniel LaRusso | "The Karate Kid" film series |
| Daniel Plainview | "There Will Be Blood" - played by Daniel Day-Lewis |
| Daniel Jackson | "Stargate SG-1" TV series |
| Daniel Faraday | "Lost" TV series |
| Daniel "Danny" Ocean | "Ocean's Eleven" film series |
| Daniel Osbourne | "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" TV series |
| Daniel "Dan" Humphrey | "Gossip Girl" TV series |
| Daniel Meade | "Ugly Betty" TV series |
| Daniel Grayson | "Revenge" TV series |
| Daniel "Danny" Torrance | "The Shining" - novel and film |
| Daniel "Danny" Rand | Marvel Comics character and the Iron Fist |
| Daniel "Danny" Fenton | "Danny Phantom" animated series |
| Daniel "Danny" Archer | "Blood Diamond" - played by Leonardo DiCaprio |
| Daniel "Dan" Vasser | "Journeyman" TV series |
| Daniel "Danny" Messer | "CSI - NY" TV series |
| Daniel "Danny" Taylor | "Without a Trace" TV series |
| Daniel "Danny" Williams | "Magnum P.I." TV series |
| Daniel "Dan" Conner | "The Conners" TV series |