Rising since 2006, #4,396 for boys today.
Popularity of Danylo since 1982
Babies named Danylo per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 12 |
| 2010s | 41 |
| 2020s | 86 |
Meaning & origin
Danylo is the Ukrainian form of Daniel, carrying the same meaning "God is my judge." In the United States, it first appeared on the naming record in 1982 and has seen a steady rise in use since 2006, reaching its peak rank of #4396 in 2025. The name remains relatively rare, with approximately 1 in 74,264 boys receiving the name that year. Danylo is most popular in Illinois, reflecting the state's sizable Ukrainian community. As the Ukrainian diaspora continues to preserve its cultural heritage, names like Danylo offer a meaningful connection to ancestral roots while remaining distinctive in an English-speaking context.
Danylo is the Ukrainian form of Daniel, which derives from the Hebrew name Daniyyel, meaning "God is my judge." The name has been used in Ukraine since the adoption of Christianity, most notably borne by Danylo of Halych, a 13th-century ruler who founded the city of Lviv. It remains a traditional name in Ukraine and among the Ukrainian diaspora.
Where Danylo is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Danylo
Names that share Danylo's style, for a brother or sister.
