boy's name
Deniel
DEN-yel (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 130
Deniel is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2024 it was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 2008, when 10 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 1984.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Deniel Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1980s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 16 |
| 1990s | 7 |
| 2000s | 31 |
| 2010s | 49 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 12 |
How Popular Is Deniel?
In 2024, Deniel was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Deniel Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Deniel
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Deniel Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Deniel over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Deniel
- English DEN-yel
Sibling Names for Deniel
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Deniel — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Deniel
How popular is the name Deniel?
In 2024, Deniel was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Deniel a girl's or a boy's name?
Deniel is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Deniel?
Deniel has 2 syllables.
When was Deniel most popular?
Deniel peaked in 2008, when 10 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.