Declining since 2008, #8,243 for boys today.
Popularity of Danniel since 1923
Babies named Danniel per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1959, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Danniel's real moment was 1950.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 0 | 39 |
| 1930s | 0 | 43 |
| 1940s | 0 | 191 |
| 1950s | 0 | 434 |
| 1960s | 0 | 330 |
| 1970s | 69 | 261 |
| 1980s | 82 | 266 |
| 1990s | 35 | 279 |
| 2000s | 0 | 306 |
| 2010s | 0 | 210 |
| 2020s | 0 | 59 |
Meaning & origin
Danniel, a variant spelling of Daniel, has been in steady but modest use in the United States since at least 1923. Its peak popularity occurred in 1950, after which its usage gradually declined. In 2025, the name ranked 8,243, with approximately 1 in 189,786 newborn boys receiving the name. While it has never been among the top names, its trajectory has been falling since 2008, reflecting a broader shift away from traditional names with alternative spellings. Danniel remains recognizable yet distinctive, primarily concentrated in states without any single dominant region.
Danniel is a variant spelling of Daniel, derived from the Hebrew name Daniyyel, meaning 'God is my judge.' Daniel is a prominent figure in the Book of Daniel in the Hebrew Bible, known for his wisdom and faithfulness. The name has been widely used among Christians and Jews, and its various spellings reflect different linguistic adaptations.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Dan, Danny
Sibling names for Danniel
Names that share Danniel's style, for a brother or sister.
