How Many People Are Named Danial?
Complete statistics for the name Danial: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Danial is a very rare male name, with only 7,127 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 46,305 Americans. The majority of those named Danial are over 60, reflecting its status as a classic, old-school name.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 5 represents freedom, adventure, and change.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 58All 9,458 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1957Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Danial Through the Generations
Danial has seen its peak popularity in 1957 when 210 babies were given this name. Over the decades, the name has become less common, but it still holds a special place among older generations. With 4,618 Danials over the age of 60, it's clear that this name is deeply rooted in the past, though there are also 1,042 Danials under 30, suggesting some revival of interest.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Danial's Hebrew roots
📄 About the Name Danial
How Many People Have the Name Danial?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 815 people in the United States currently share the name Danial. That works out to roughly 1 in every 406,686 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Danial a Common or Rare Name?
Danial is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Danial Mean?
Danial means "Hebrew, meaning 'God is my judge'" and comes from Hebrew origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Danial in SSA data, approximately 99% are male and 1% are female.
When Was Danial Most Popular?
The name Danial reached peak popularity in 1957, with 210 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Danial?
Approximately 815 people named Danial live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 815. That works out to roughly 1 in 406,686 Americans.
Is Danial a rare name?
Danial is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 406,686 Americans has this name.
What does the name Danial mean?
Danial means "Hebrew, meaning 'God is my judge'" and comes from Hebrew origins.
Is Danial more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 99% of people named Danial are male and 1% are female.
When was Danial most popular?
Danial peaked in 1957 with 210 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.