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Daniel

“God is my judge”

Say it DAN-yulPronunciation may vary by region.

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The story behind the name

Meet Daniel.

Daniel is a Hebrew name meaning God is my judge, formed from elements connected with judgment and God. Its best-known biblical bearer is the prophet associated with the story of the lions' den.

Dan and Danny offer shorter forms with different rhythms from the full name. Daniel can suit parents who want a recognizable traditional choice with a straightforward meaning and an established biblical history.

6 lettersHebrew origins ↗

A little perspective

How popular is Daniel?

United States · 2025
Girls · 2025#11,1668 recorded births
Boys · 2025#228,085 recorded births

Recorded US births over time

2014202513,9610
● Girls● Boys
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YearCategoryUS rankBirths
2025Boys228,085
2025Girls11,1668
2024Boys168,426
2024Girls9,70810
2023Boys178,402
2023Girls6,22519
2022Boys149,121
2022Girls9,19411
2021Boys169,162
2021Girls8,60412
2020Boys149,530
2020Girls6,13319
2019Boys1510,592
2019Girls6,78817
2018Boys1511,296
2018Girls6,31419
2017Boys1511,758
2017Girls7,94914
2016Boys1312,996
2016Girls5,32425
2015Boys1213,543
2015Girls6,28820
2014Boys1013,961
2014Girls5,34825

Rankings are calculated separately for boys and girls. Records below the publication threshold may be missing; gaps are not zero births.

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Nicknames

DanDanny

Variations & related forms

DaniloDaniele

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