Daniel is a highly popular boys' name in United States, ranking #16 in 2024 with 8,391 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1996 with 25,125 births ranking #11. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 66.6%. In 2024, approximately 1 in every 204 boys born was named Daniel. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
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.