Declining since 2017, #12,008 for boys today.
Popularity of Danil since 1923
Babies named Danil per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 7 |
| 1930s | 0 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 12 |
| 1960s | 6 |
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 27 |
| 2000s | 66 |
| 2010s | 97 |
| 2020s | 53 |
Meaning & origin
Danil is a Slavic form of the biblical name Daniel, meaning 'God is my judge.' Although it has been recorded in the United States since at least 1923, its use has remained relatively uncommon. In 2025, Danil ranked 12,008th with an estimated 1 in 341,615 newborns receiving the name. The name experienced its highest level of usage in 2018, but popularity has been falling since 2017. Danil is predominantly a boy's name, and it is most commonly associated with families of Russian, Ukrainian, or Belarusian heritage. Its sound makes it a distinctive choice that retains the strong biblical roots of Daniel.
Danil is a Slavic form of Daniel, which derives from the Hebrew name Daniyyel, meaning 'God is my judge.' It is common in Russia, Ukraine, and other Slavic countries. The name entered the Orthodox Christian tradition through the biblical prophet Daniel.
“Danil” around the world
Where Danil lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
10
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Danya, Dan, Dani
Sibling names for Danil
Names that share Danil's style, for a brother or sister.
