Daniele Unisex
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: dah-nee-EL //daˈnjɛ.le//
Origin: Italian; Hebrew
Meaning: Italian: God is my judge; Hebrew: God has judged
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Daniele is of Italian origin, derived from the Hebrew name Daniel, which means "God is my judge." The Hebrew name 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 Danielis. The transition into Italian saw the adaptation to Daniele, which is used for both genders, although it is more commonly associated with males.
The feminine form, Daniela, emerged as a derivative in the Italian language, reflecting the cultural practices of feminizing male names. Historically, the name Daniel is significant in religious texts, particularly in the Hebrew Bible, where Daniel is a prominent figure known for his wisdom and prophetic visions.
The Book of Daniel, dating back to the 6th century BCE, recounts his experiences in Babylonian captivity and includes stories such as the famous account of Daniel in the lions' den. The name gained further prominence in Christian contexts through translations of the Bible, including the Latin Vulgate and the King James Bible in the early 17th century, which helped solidify its usage in various cultures.
Culturally, the name Daniele carries connotations of strength and moral integrity, reflecting the qualities associated with its biblical namesake. In Italian culture, names derived from biblical figures often hold a place of respect and tradition, contributing to their enduring presence across generations.
The name's association with divine judgment and righteousness has made it a symbol of faith and resilience, further enhancing its significance in both religious and secular contexts.
Famous people named Daniele
In this section, you will find notable people named Daniele. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Daniele who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
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Daniele De Rossi is a former professional footballer best known for his time at AS Roma, the Italian national team, and winning the FIFA World Cup.
Daniele Silvestri is a singer-songwriter best known for his albums like 'Il Dado' and 'S.C.O.T.C.H.' and his participation in the Sanremo Music Festival.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Daniele was first seen in the United States in 1952.
Daniele has ranked as high as #954 nationally, which occurred in 1976, and has been most popular in California, New York, Pennsylvania, Florida, and Ohio.
In the past 5 years the name Daniele has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Daniele 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 Daniele was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Daniele (2005)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 5 |
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 Daniele.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 5 |
| 2020 | 5 |
| 2018 | 5 |
| 2015 | 6 |
| 2013 | 7 |
| 2012 | 11 |
| 2011 | 11 |
| 2010 | 9 |
| 2009 | 14 |
| 2008 | 22 |
| 2007 | 21 |
| 2006 | 15 |
| 2005 | 24 |
| 2004 | 21 |
| 2003 | 23 |
| 2002 | 38 |
| 2001 | 31 |
| 2000 | 40 |
| 1999 | 56 |
| 1998 | 64 |
| 1997 | 69 |
| 1996 | 64 |
| 1995 | 87 |
| 1994 | 103 |
| 1993 | 101 |
| 1992 | 95 |
| 1991 | 98 |
| 1990 | 108 |
| 1989 | 122 |
| 1988 | 120 |
| 1987 | 131 |
| 1986 | 106 |
| 1985 | 102 |
| 1984 | 93 |
| 1983 | 67 |
| 1982 | 82 |
| 1981 | 68 |
| 1980 | 86 |
| 1979 | 86 |
| 1978 | 79 |
| 1977 | 100 |
| 1976 | 136 |
| 1975 | 122 |
| 1974 | 122 |
| 1973 | 112 |
| 1972 | 85 |
| 1971 | 70 |
| 1970 | 70 |
| 1969 | 95 |
| 1968 | 88 |
| 1967 | 45 |
| 1966 | 37 |
| 1965 | 45 |
| 1964 | 31 |
| 1963 | 12 |
| 1962 | 18 |
| 1961 | 10 |
| 1960 | 16 |
| 1958 | 16 |
| 1957 | 8 |
| 1955 | 6 |
| 1954 | 5 |
| 1953 | 7 |
| 1952 | 6 |