Danield
Derived from the Hebrew name Daniel, meaning "God is my judge".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Danield. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Danield today is around 38 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Danield births was 1986 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Danield. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Danield. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1986
5 babies that year
Average age
38
years old
1986 SSA rank
#6,954
Tracked since 1986
Popularity
Danield: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Danield 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 Danield during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Danield
The given name Danield has its origins in Hebrew, deriving from the Biblical name Daniel, which means "God is my judge" or "God has judged." The name gained widespread popularity during the Middle Ages, especially in Christian communities influenced by the Book of Daniel in the Old Testament.
Danield can be traced back to the Aramaic rendition of the Hebrew name "Daniyyel," which was later Latinized as "Danielis" during the Roman era. It was a popular name among early Christian martyrs and saints, such as Saint Daniel the Stylite, who lived in the 5th century AD and was revered for his ascetic lifestyle atop a pillar.
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Danield can be found in the Ecclesiastical History of the English People, written by the Venerable Bede in the 8th century. He mentions a British king named Danield who ruled in the early 7th century.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Danield. Among them is Danield Defoe (1660-1731), the English writer famous for his novels "Robinson Crusoe" and "Moll Flanders." Another renowned bearer of the name was Danield Boone (1734-1820), the American pioneer and explorer who blazed the Wilderness Road through the Appalachian Mountains.
In the realm of art, Danield Huntington (1816-1906) was a prominent American painter known for his historical and portrait works. Danield Auber (1782-1871), a French composer, is celebrated for his operas such as "Fra Diavolo" and "La Muette de Portici."
Danield Webster (1782-1852), the American statesman and orator, was a significant figure in the nation's political landscape during the 19th century, renowned for his speeches and advocacy for the preservation of the Union.
While the name Danield has maintained its presence throughout history, its popularity has fluctuated over time. However, its Biblical origins and the influence of notable historical figures continue to shape its enduring legacy.
People
Danield + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Danield 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
Danield: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Danield?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Danield 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Danield a common name?
We classify Danield as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Danield most popular?
The single biggest year for Danield was 1986, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Danield is about 38 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Danield in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Danield a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Danield 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.
Is Danield still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Danield in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Danield can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people share the name Danield?
You can see how many people have the name Danield on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.