NAME PROFILE
Daniel
Daniel is a Hebrew name meaning 'God is my judge.' It carries a sense of strength and integrity, often associated with wisdom and fairness. The name evokes a feeling of reliability and is often linked to individuals who are compassionate and just.
Key Stats
| Total births | 1,991,091 |
| Gender | Male (98% / 2%) |
| Peak year | 1985 |
| Peak generation | Millennial |
| First recorded | 1910 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
NY — 22%TX — 21%CA — 21%IL — 19%PA — 18%
Notable People
Daniel Radcliffe (Actor, *Harry Potter* series) · Daniel Craig (Actor, *James Bond* series) · Daniel Day-Lewis (Actor, *There Will Be Blood*) · Daniel Kahneman (Psychologist, Nobel laureate) · Daniel Tiger (Animated character, *Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood*)
Nicknames & Diminutives
DanDanny
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