Daniel is a highly popular boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #14 in 2011 with 3,928 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1996 with 10,338 births ranking #2. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 62.0%. In 2011, approximately 1 in every 88 boys born was named Daniel. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.
Daniel is a major Hebrew classic meaning "God is my judge". It is one of those rare names that feels traditional, international, and approachable all at once.
The name is famous from the biblical prophet Daniel and has been used continuously for centuries across Jewish, Christian, and wider international naming traditions. Its long popularity has kept it dependable rather than fashionable in a fleeting way.