Daniel
Daniel is a timeless Hebrew name meaning 'God is my judge.' It originates from the biblical prophet Daniel, known for his wisdom and faith in the Old Testament.
Current Popularity
#16 for boys
in the United States (2024)
Popularity over time
Good to Know
- •Easy to spell and pronounce across most languages
- •Strong biblical and historical significance
- •Works well in both professional and casual settings
- •Consistently popular without feeling trendy
- •Very popular - your child may share this name with classmates
- •Multiple spelling variations exist
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Famous People
Daniel Day-Lewis
Academy Award-winning actor
Daniel Radcliffe
Actor, known for Harry Potter
Daniel Kahneman
Nobel Prize-winning psychologist
Daniel Craig
Actor, known for James Bond
Statistics
1,974,589
Total births since 1880
1985
Peak year
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