How Many People Are Named Danyell?

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

Danyell
Very Rare
Hebrew

Danyell has a classic feel but is quite rare, with only 2,735 people alive in the US today. That's 1 in 120,639 Americans. It peaked in 1974 with 170 births that year.

~2,735
Living in US
1 in 120,639
Americans
1974
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
God is my judge
🌐
Origin
Hebrew
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 1
Personality Traits
Determined Independent Compassionate Expressive
1
Life Path Number

The number 1 in numerology represents leadership, independence, and originality. People connected to this number tend to be ambitious self-starters who prefer forging their own path.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

2,735
Worldwide Bearers
#138,968
Global Rank
🇵🇭 Philippines
1
🇵🇪 Peru
1
🇳🇿 New Zealand
1
🇲🇽 Mexico
1
🇰🇪 Kenya
1
🇨🇮 Ivory Coast
1
🇬🇭 Ghana
1
🇩🇪 Germany
1
🇭🇷 Croatia
1

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
297 (11%)
♀ Female
2,438 (89%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 41
429
Would be under 30 (15%)
2,410
Would be 30–60 (85%)
5
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 2,844 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: 1974

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
93
Classic Feel
45
Modern Appeal
55
International
5

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

📜 Danyell Through the Generations

Danyell started strong in the '70s but has seen a steady decline since then. While 2,844 babies were named Danyell across all time, only 2,735 are still around today, showing a significant gap. The name is predominantly female, with a strikingly even age distribution: 15% under 30, 85% aged 30-60, and none over 60. This suggests a generational shift where the name was popular in the late 20th century but has faded from recent trends.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 188
Michigan 132
Louisiana 94
Ohio 61
Illinois 58
Maryland 55
Pennsylvania 55
Florida 52
Texas 37
New York 30

✨ Similar Names to Danyell

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Danyell's Hebrew roots

📄 About the Name Danyell

How Many People Have the Name Danyell?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,735 people in the United States currently share the name Danyell. That works out to roughly 1 in every 120,639 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Danyell a Common or Rare Name?

Danyell 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 Danyell Mean?

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

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Danyell in SSA data, approximately 11% are male and 89% are female.

When Was Danyell Most Popular?

The name Danyell reached peak popularity in 1974, with 170 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 Danyell?

Approximately 2,735 people named Danyell live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,844. That works out to roughly 1 in 120,639 Americans.

Is Danyell a rare name?

Danyell is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 120,639 Americans has this name.

What does the name Danyell mean?

Danyell means "God is my judge" and comes from Hebrew origins.

Is Danyell more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 11% of people named Danyell are male and 89% are female.

When was Danyell most popular?

Danyell peaked in 1974 with 170 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 US2,735
All-Time Births2,844
1 in X1 in 120,639
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age41
Peak Year1974
World Rank#138,968
Male %11%
Female %89%

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

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.