Masculine dossier · first seen 1880

Daniel

Stable Decline Gradual decline from 1985 #22 boys’ name in 2025
Peak era
1985
Peak births
38,559
Current vitality
Strong
Peak generation
Millennial
1880Peak 19852025
peak 1985 2025 18801900192019401960198020002020

Quick answers about Daniel

How many people are named Daniel?

An estimated 1.7 million living Americans are named Daniel.

How rare is Daniel?

Daniel is still widely used among babies today, with 8,085 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 79% from its 1985 peak. It was the #22 boys’ name in 2025.

How old is the typical Daniel?

The median age of a living American named Daniel is approximately 41 years, with most bearers falling between 28 and 58 years old.

Is Daniel still popular?

Somewhat. Daniel has been declining since its 1985 peak and registered 8,085 births in 2025.

Peak year
1985
Decline from peak
79%
2025
8,085
All-time
1,982,812