Name meaning & stats
Daniel
Daniel means “God is my judge” (Hebrew origin). 1,859,244 US babies since 1940, peak 1985. Notable Daniels are 1.4× over-represented as professors.
What it means
“God is my judge”
HebrewWell documented
Name of the prophet.
In US birth records
Peak year: 1985
1,859,244 US babies were named Daniel between 1940 and 2025.
Where Daniels end up
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Actor | 1.2× | High · 224 people |
| Professor | 1.4× | High · 206 people |
| Politician | 0.9× | High · 196 people |
| Footballer | 0.9× | High · 187 people |
Among notable men who are professors, Daniels show up 1.4× as often as you'd expect from how common the name is.
Notable people born 1940–2005 in the US, UK, Canada and Australia (Wikidata). Patterns, not destiny.
One more thing…
Daniel has a surprise career: 2.1×
Spelling family
Daniel is the main spelling
- Daniel 99%
- Danial <1%
- Danniel <1%
- Daneil <1%
- Daniyal <1%
- Danyal <1%
- Danel <1%
- Daniil <1%
- Danil <1%
- Danuel <1%
Names that sound the same, grouped by Heyotag. Share of US babies since 1940.
Name twins (peaked around 1985)