Holding steady, #12,008 for boys today.
Popularity of Doniel since 1953
Babies named Doniel per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 11 |
| 1960s | 19 |
| 1970s | 94 |
| 1980s | 85 |
| 1990s | 77 |
| 2000s | 53 |
| 2010s | 48 |
| 2020s | 22 |
Meaning & origin
Doniel is a rare spelling variant of the classic name Daniel, meaning 'God is my judge.' First recorded in US data in 1953, it peaked in popularity in 1979 and has maintained a stable, low-frequency presence since. In 2025, it ranked 12,008th with approximately 1 in 341,615 boys receiving the name. While not common in any particular state, Doniel offers a distinctive twist on a timeless biblical name.
Doniel is a variant of Daniel, which derives from the Hebrew name Daniyyel, meaning 'God is my judge.' The spelling Doniel likely emerged as a phonetic or anglicized adaptation, particularly in English-speaking communities. It has been used as a given name in the United States since at least 1953, following the broader popularity of Daniel.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Don, Doni, Dan
Sibling names for Doniel
Names that share Doniel's style, for a brother or sister.
