Daniel Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationDAN-yuhl / /ˈdæn.jəl/Hebrew; English; French
Meaning
Hebrew: God is my judge; English: derived from Hebrew
Historical & Cultural Background
Daniel is a name of Hebrew origin, appearing in the Old Testament of the Bible. It is associated with the biblical figure Daniel, known for his wisdom and ability to interpret dreams. The name has been widely used in various cultures and languages, leading to its popularity in many countries. In the Middle Ages, it became common in Christian communities due to its biblical significance.
Trend Summary
Daniel has consistently been a popular name in the United States, frequently appearing in the top 50 names for boys.
Similar Names
Variants
- Dan
- Danny
International Variants
- Daniël (Dutch)
- Daniil (Russian)
- Daniele (Italian)
- Dániel (Hungarian)
- Dániel (Icelandic)
Famous people named Daniel
Daniel Day-Lewis is a renowned English actor known for his intense method acting and has won multiple Academy Awards.
Daniel Radcliffe gained fame as the lead character in the Harry Potter film series, portraying the titular role.
Daniel Craig is a British actor best known for his role as James Bond in several films.
Daniel Kahneman is a psychologist and Nobel laureate recognized for his work in behavioral economics.
Fictional characters named Daniel
Daniel LaRusso is the main character in the 'Karate Kid' franchise, known for his journey in martial arts.
Daniel Jackson is a character in the 'Stargate' franchise, serving as an archaeologist and linguist.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Daniel was first seen in the United States in 1880. Daniel has ranked as high as #9 nationally, which occurred in 1985, and has been most popular in California, New York, Illinois, Pennsylvania, and Ohio. In the past 5 years the name Daniel has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Daniel (2024)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
CA | 1,175 | |
TX | 1,115 | |
NY | 560 | |
FL | 560 | |
IL | 309 | |
PA | 292 | |
NC | 277 | |
WA | 249 | |
OH | 238 | |
AZ | 227 | |
GA | 224 | |
VA | 203 | |
MA | 188 | |
MI | 176 | |
TN | 163 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1880 | 643 |
1881 | 527 |
1882 | 594 |
1883 | 615 |
1884 | 573 |
1885 | 535 |
1886 | 555 |
1887 | 556 |
1888 | 566 |
1889 | 515 |
1890 | 505 |
1891 | 505 |
1892 | 533 |
1893 | 522 |
1894 | 515 |
1895 | 516 |
1896 | 561 |
1897 | 520 |
1898 | 523 |
1899 | 485 |
1900 | 598 |
1901 | 416 |
1902 | 501 |
1903 | 432 |
1904 | 472 |
1905 | 484 |
1906 | 506 |
1907 | 528 |
1908 | 530 |
1909 | 569 |
1910 | 692 |
1911 | 796 |
1912 | 1,524 |
1913 | 1,878 |
1914 | 2,325 |
1915 | 3,002 |
1916 | 3,149 |
1917 | 3,360 |
1918 | 3,726 |
1919 | 3,526 |
1920 | 3,897 |
1921 | 4,087 |
1922 | 4,285 |
1923 | 4,264 |
1924 | 4,403 |
1925 | 4,548 |
1926 | 4,516 |
1927 | 4,615 |
1928 | 4,426 |
1929 | 4,366 |
1930 | 4,465 |
1931 | 4,360 |
1932 | 4,449 |
1933 | 4,310 |
1934 | 4,502 |
1935 | 4,591 |
1936 | 4,817 |
1937 | 5,123 |
1938 | 5,584 |
1939 | 5,797 |
1940 | 6,225 |
1941 | 7,049 |
1942 | 8,507 |
1943 | 9,168 |
1944 | 9,314 |
1945 | 9,708 |
1946 | 12,867 |
1947 | 15,189 |
1948 | 16,509 |
1949 | 18,240 |
1950 | 19,189 |
1951 | 21,121 |
1952 | 23,420 |
1953 | 23,499 |
1954 | 25,275 |
1955 | 26,458 |
1956 | 26,653 |
1957 | 27,339 |
1958 | 25,615 |
1959 | 25,156 |
1960 | 25,938 |
1961 | 25,898 |
1962 | 25,542 |
1963 | 24,816 |
1964 | 24,343 |
1965 | 24,834 |
1966 | 23,270 |
1967 | 22,193 |
1968 | 22,015 |
1969 | 23,165 |
1970 | 23,521 |
1971 | 21,787 |
1972 | 22,091 |
1973 | 23,673 |
1974 | 23,834 |
1975 | 23,816 |
1976 | 24,704 |
1977 | 26,074 |
1978 | 26,442 |
1979 | 28,521 |
1980 | 29,895 |
1981 | 30,989 |
1982 | 32,654 |
1983 | 34,748 |
1984 | 36,533 |
1985 | 38,564 |
1986 | 36,574 |
1987 | 35,875 |
1988 | 34,718 |
1989 | 35,009 |
1990 | 33,831 |
1991 | 30,932 |
1992 | 29,157 |
1993 | 28,694 |
1994 | 28,062 |
1995 | 26,727 |
1996 | 25,125 |
1997 | 23,950 |
1998 | 23,162 |
1999 | 22,705 |
2000 | 22,337 |
2001 | 21,013 |
2002 | 21,350 |
2003 | 21,069 |
2004 | 21,012 |
2005 | 20,234 |
2006 | 20,079 |
2007 | 20,264 |
2008 | 19,030 |
2009 | 17,563 |
2010 | 15,865 |
2011 | 15,304 |
2012 | 14,301 |
2013 | 14,323 |
2014 | 13,956 |
2015 | 13,540 |
2016 | 12,992 |
2017 | 11,753 |
2018 | 11,290 |
2019 | 10,585 |
2020 | 9,521 |
2021 | 9,152 |
2022 | 9,109 |
2023 | 8,391 |
2024 | 8,391 |