Daneil
A masculine name derived from the Hebrew name Daniel, meaning "God is my judge".
Name Census estimates that about 1,101 living Americans carry the first name Daneil. It is a predominantly male name (97.4% of registrations). The average person named Daneil today is around 48 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Daneil births was 1982 (42 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Daneil. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
1.1K
~ 1 in 311,312 Americans
Peak year
1982
42 babies that year
Average age
48
years old
2018 SSA rank
#12,579
Tracked since 1925
Gender
Gender distribution for Daneil
Daneil leans heavily male at 97.4% of total registrations, but 32 girls have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Daneil as a male name
- Ranked #12,579 in 2018
- 5 male births in 2018
- Peak: 1982 (42 births)
Daneil as a female name
- Ranked #13,652 in 1991
- 5 female births in 1991
- Peak: 1978 (8 births)
Popularity
Daneil: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Daneil from the 1920s through to the 2010s, spanning 10 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 327 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1980s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Daneil by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Daneil during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Daneils live
The SSA's state-level files cover 6 states and territories. California, New York, Texas recorded the most babies named Daneil, while Washington, Ohio, Michigan recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 22 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Daneil
The name Daneil is believed to have originated from the Hebrew language, with roots dating back to ancient times. It is derived from the Hebrew name Daniel, which means "God is my judge" or "God has judged." This name has a strong connection with the biblical figure Daniel, a prophet mentioned in the Old Testament.
In the Book of Daniel, the story of Daniel and the lion's den is well-known, where Daniel was thrown into a den of lions for refusing to worship the king, but was miraculously saved by God. This biblical account is believed to have taken place during the Babylonian captivity of the Jewish people in the 6th century BC.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Daneil can be found in the ancient Aramaic text of the Book of Daniel, which was likely written around the 6th century BC. This text refers to the prophet Daniel and his interactions with various kings and rulers of the time.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Daneil or variations of it. One of the most famous was Daniel Defoe (1660-1731), an English writer, journalist, and novelist best known for his novel "Robinson Crusoe." Another prominent figure was Daniel Boone (1734-1820), an American pioneer and explorer who played a significant role in the early settlement of Kentucky.
In the realm of science, Daniel Bernoulli (1700-1782) was a Swiss mathematician and physicist who made important contributions to fluid mechanics and probability theory. Daniel Gabriel Fahrenheit (1686-1736) was a German physicist and inventor who developed the temperature scale that bears his name.
Another notable figure was Daniel O'Connell (1775-1847), an Irish political leader and statesman who campaigned for Catholic emancipation in Ireland. He played a crucial role in the struggle for Irish independence from British rule.
These are just a few examples of the many individuals throughout history who have carried the name Daneil or its variations. While the name has its origins in the Hebrew language and biblical texts, it has transcended cultural and religious boundaries, becoming a popular choice across various societies and time periods.
People
Daneil + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Daneil as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with D
Other first names starting with D with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Daneil: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Daneil?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,101 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Daneil going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 311,312 US residents.
Is Daneil a common name?
We classify Daneil as "Rare". It ranks above 90.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,248 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Daneil most popular?
The single biggest year for Daneil was 1982, when 42 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Daneil is about 48 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Daneil a male name?
Yes, 97.4% of people registered as Daneil in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.