Danual
Uncommon masculine name of unknown origin and meaning.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Danual. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Danual today is around 38 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Danual births was 1987 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Danual. 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 Danual. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1987
5 babies that year
Average age
38
years old
1987 SSA rank
#7,185
Tracked since 1987
Popularity
Danual: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Danual 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 Danual 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 Danual
The given name Danual has its origins in the ancient Aramaic language, spoken predominantly in the Middle East during the 6th century BCE. It is believed to be derived from the Aramaic word "danuel," which means "God is my judge." This name was popular among the Aramaic-speaking communities of modern-day Syria, Lebanon, and parts of Iraq.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Danual can be found in the Dead Sea Scrolls, a collection of ancient Jewish texts dating back to the 3rd century BCE. In these scrolls, Danual is mentioned as the name of a scribe who transcribed some of the manuscripts.
In the 2nd century CE, a Jewish philosopher named Danual ben Judah lived in Alexandria, Egypt. He is known for his work on the interpretation of the Torah and his contributions to the field of Jewish mysticism.
During the Byzantine era, a notable figure named Danual the Patriarch served as the Patriarch of Constantinople, the capital of the Byzantine Empire, from 536 to 538 CE. He played a significant role in the religious affairs of the empire during that time.
In the 9th century CE, a Persian scholar and mathematician named Danual al-Khwarizmi made significant contributions to the fields of algebra and algorithms. His work, including the introduction of the decimal number system and the concept of algorithms, had a profound impact on the development of mathematics and computer science.
Another notable figure with the name Danual was Danual the Martyr, a Christian saint who lived in the 4th century CE. He was martyred for his faith during the persecutions of Christians under the Roman Emperor Diocletian. His story and martyrdom are celebrated in various Christian traditions.
These are just a few examples of historical figures who bore the name Danual. While the name may not be as commonly used today, it holds a rich history and cultural significance, particularly in the Middle Eastern and ancient Aramaic traditions.
People
Danual + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Danual 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
Danual: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Danual?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Danual 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 Danual a common name?
We classify Danual 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 Danual most popular?
The single biggest year for Danual was 1987, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Danual 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 Danual in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Danual a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Danual 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 Danual still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Danual 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 Danual 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 common is the name Danual?
See how many people share the name Danual on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.