boy's name
Daniels
DAH-nee-els
- Origin Latvian
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Births on record 326
Daniels is a boy's name with 3 syllables. In 2018 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
- Daniels is a name of Latvian origin.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 2012, when 27 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade in England and Wales.
- First appears in birth records in 2006.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Daniels Over Time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 2000s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 35 |
| 2010s | 167 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 24 |
How Popular Is Daniels?
In 2024, Daniels was given to 4 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
Where Daniels Is Used
Figures for England and Wales leave out any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Daniels
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Daniels Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Daniels over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Daniels
- Pronunciation DAH-nee-els
Sibling Names for Daniels
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Daniels — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Daniels
How popular is the name Daniels?
In 2024, Daniels was given to 4 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
Is Daniels a girl's or a boy's name?
Daniels is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Daniels?
Daniels has 3 syllables.
When was Daniels most popular?
Daniels peaked in 2012, when 27 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.