Danel Unisex
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: DAN-el //ˈdeɪ.nɛl//
Origin: Hebrew; Slavic
Meaning: Hebrew: God is my judge; Slavic: from the Danube river
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Danel has its roots in the Hebrew name Daniel, which means "God is my judge." The Hebrew form, דָּנִיֵּאל (Daniyyel), is composed of two elements: "Dan," meaning "to judge," and "El," meaning "God." This name was adopted into Greek as Δανιήλ (Daniēl) and subsequently into Latin as Daniel, before making its way into Old French and eventually into English. The transition into English occurred during the Middle Ages, influenced by the Norman Conquest and the subsequent integration of Old French into the English language.
Historically, the name Daniel is significant in biblical texts, particularly in the Old Testament, where Daniel is a prominent figure known for his wisdom and ability to interpret dreams. His story, which includes the famous account of Daniel in the lion's den, has been a source of inspiration and moral teaching for centuries.
The name gained further prominence through various translations of the Bible, including the King James Version published in 1611, which helped solidify its presence in English-speaking cultures. Culturally, the name Danel, while less common than its root form Daniel, carries similar connotations of strength and divine judgment.
It has been associated with various historical figures and saints, contributing to its enduring legacy. The name's symbolic resonance is often linked to themes of justice and faith, reflecting the qualities attributed to its biblical namesake.
In some cultures, diminutive forms such as Dan or Danny have emerged, but the name Danel itself remains a distinct variant that retains the original's significance.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Danel was first seen in the United States in 1920.
Danel has ranked as high as #4722 nationally, which occurred in 1969, and has been most popular in .
In the past 5 years the name Danel has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Danel is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Danel was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Danel.
| Year | Total Births | Boy | Girl |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 2018 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 2017 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 2015 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 2014 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 2013 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 2009 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 2007 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 2006 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 2005 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 2004 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 2003 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 2000 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1995 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1993 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1992 | 12 | 7 | 5 |
| 1991 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1990 | 17 | 6 | 11 |
| 1989 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1988 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1987 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 1986 | 18 | 10 | 8 |
| 1985 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1984 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1983 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1982 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1980 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1979 | 13 | 6 | 7 |
| 1978 | 11 | 0 | 11 |
| 1977 | 18 | 8 | 10 |
| 1976 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| 1975 | 19 | 10 | 9 |
| 1974 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 1973 | 18 | 8 | 10 |
| 1972 | 15 | 5 | 10 |
| 1971 | 12 | 5 | 7 |
| 1970 | 13 | 0 | 13 |
| 1969 | 19 | 8 | 11 |
| 1967 | 18 | 7 | 11 |
| 1964 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1963 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1960 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1957 | 15 | 10 | 5 |
| 1955 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 1954 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1953 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 1952 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1949 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1943 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1934 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1928 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1924 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1922 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1920 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
Top States for Danel
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.
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