How Many People Are Named Daniela?

Complete statistics for the name Daniela: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Daniela
Rare
Italian

Daniela means 'God is my judge' and is a rare female name. About 1 in 4,940 Americans today are named Daniela, totaling 66,807 people. The majority, 80%, are under 30, making it a genuinely modern name.

~66,807
Living in US
1 in 4,940
Americans
2003
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
God is my judge
🌐
Origin
Italian
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 1
Personality Traits
Confident Determined Compassionate
1
Life Path Number

People with life-path number 1 are natural leaders, that's why they're often found taking charge in various situations.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

284,071
Worldwide Bearers
#419
Global Rank
🇧🇬 Bulgaria
31,877
🇵🇹 Portugal
30,273
🇦🇹 Austria
26,499
🇺🇸 United States
25,807
🇸🇰 Slovakia
19,740
🇧🇴 Bolivia
15,500
🇪🇨 Ecuador
14,696
🇲🇿 Mozambique
14,400
🇦🇴 Angola
13,361
🇵🇾 Paraguay
6,877

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
163 (0%)
♀ Female
66,644 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 21
54,244
Would be under 30 (80%)
13,098
Would be 30–60 (19%)
325
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 67,667 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: 2003

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
99
Classic Feel
30
Modern Appeal
90
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Daniela Through the Generations

Daniela peaked in popularity in 2003 with 3,084 births, reflecting its status as a newer-generation name. Today, most people named Daniela are young, with 54,244 under 30 years old, indicating its continued relevance among younger demographics. As the trend shows a decline, it's clear that Daniela is part of a wave of names that gained prominence in recent decades but are now becoming less common.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 17,716
Texas 12,805
New York 5,287
Florida 4,932
Illinois 3,279
New Jersey 2,531
Arizona 2,289
Georgia 1,552
North Carolina 1,192
Virginia 1,116

✨ Similar Names to Daniela

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Daniela's Italian roots

📄 About the Name Daniela

How Many People Have the Name Daniela?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 66,807 people in the United States currently share the name Daniela. That works out to roughly 1 in every 4,940 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.

Is Daniela a Common or Rare Name?

Daniela is classified as 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 Daniela Mean?

Daniela means "God is my judge" and comes from Italian origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Daniela in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Daniela Most Popular?

The name Daniela reached peak popularity in 2003, with 3,084 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 Daniela?

Approximately 66,807 people named Daniela live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 67,667. That works out to roughly 1 in 4,940 Americans.

Is Daniela a rare name?

Daniela is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 4,940 Americans has this name.

What does the name Daniela mean?

Daniela means "God is my judge" and comes from Italian origins.

Is Daniela more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Daniela are male and 100% are female.

When was Daniela most popular?

Daniela peaked in 2003 with 3,084 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.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US66,807
All-Time Births67,667
1 in X1 in 4,940
RarityRare
GenderFemale
Avg Age21
Peak Year2003
World Rank#419
Male %0%
Female %100%

Check the statistics for any first or last name

Search Names
Data Source

Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.