Daniel
Daniel sits comfortably in the UK charts at #62 in 2025 — recognisable but not overwhelming. Your child may occasionally share their name.
Hebrew — God is my judge
About the Name Daniel
Daniel ranked #62 in 2025, down from its peak of #2 in 1996 — still a familiar name, but past its high point. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996. It has spent 30 of the last 30 years inside the UK top 100 — a mark of enduring mainstream appeal.
In terms of origin, Daniel is rooted in Hebrew, where it means "God is my judge". Names with strong etymological stories tend to age well — they carry weight beyond fashion cycles.
Daniel is a very popular name in the UK — yet a class of 28 is small enough that your child will very likely be the only Daniel on the register.
In the US it ranks even higher at #16, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.
⭐ Famous People Named Daniel
- Daniel Ek — Daniel Georg Ek is a Swedish businessman and technologist.
- Daniel Noboa — Daniel Roy Gilchrist Noboa Azín is an Ecuadorian politician and businessman serving as the 48th and current president of Ecuador since 2023.
- Cynthia Daniel — Cynthia Daniel is an American photographer and former actress, best known for her role as Elizabeth Wakefield in the 1990s syndicated teen drama Sweet Valley High.
Biographical summaries are shortened from Wikipedia and are used under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence; those summaries remain available under that same licence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Daniel
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Daniel
Almost certainly the only Daniel in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2025)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2025)
Rank · SSA official data
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