Will my child share the name Danyl with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 3 UK babies named Danyl per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Danyl in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Danyl becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Danyl is declining: down 1,396 places since 2012, to #4,812 in 2017. It peaked at #774 in 2010.

Is Danyl a good choice for a distinctive name?

Danyl is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Danyl a popular baby name in the United States?

Danyl does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Danyl is a distinctive choice, ranked #4812 in 2017. Your child is likely to be the only Danyl in their class.

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UK Rank 2017

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About the Name Danyl

Danyl has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 3745 places in five years. It was most popular in 2010 at #774 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been relatively new to UK records, first appearing in 2003.

Danyl is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Danyl in their class.