Total births
397
Boys' name · since 1946
Daiel
Since 1946, U.S. Social Security records show 397 babies named Daiel, peaking in 1985. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 397
- total births
- 1946–1988
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 39%
- born in that decade
397 boys have been named Daiel since 1946, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Daiel recorded 397 times among boys since 1946, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1980s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1946 to 1988.
- 397 total births
- 1946–1988 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 39% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
397 boys have been named Daiel since 1946, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 1988.
- 397
- total births
- 1946–1988
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 39%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
39% of everyone ever named Daiel was born in this single decade.
1985
Single peak year
35 babies were named Daiel in 1985 - its busiest year on record.
Daiel's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Daiel's SSA record in two at 1968 and the more recent half accounts for 59% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 41%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1946, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1985 peak of 35, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Daiel at a glance
Last recorded 1988Peak year
1985
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1946
Daiel popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1946–1988
- Peak year (1985)
- 35
- Annual births at peak, across 43 years of records
Daiel by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Daiel's strongest decade.
155 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 39% of all-time use.
Daiel births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1940s 20
1940s
20 births
- 1950s
1950s
79 births
- 1960s
1960s
70 births
- 1970s
1970s
73 births
- 1980s
1980s
155 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 155 births (39% of all-time use).
Daiel by state
Where Daiel concentrates geographically, total births since 1946
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Daiel? ▼
Since 1946, Social Security records show 397 babies named Daiel. The most recent recorded year was 1988. Its busiest year on record was 1985, with 35 births.
When was Daiel most popular? ▼
Daiel was most popular in the 1980s decade with 155 total births. The single peak year was 1985.
Where is Daiel most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Daiel are Texas (21 births), Arizona (5 births), Michigan (5 births).
How long has the name Daiel been used? ▼
Daiel has been recorded in Social Security data since 1946, spanning 43 years of data through 1988.
What names are similar to Daiel? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Dain, Daivd, Daimon, Daiquan, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Daiel's data
- Texas records the most Daiels (21 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Daiel
Nearby Names Like Daiel
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Daiel
Dain Boy
#5277 1,997 births
Daivd Boy
1,026 births
Daimon Boy
#9162 802 births
Daiquan Boy
783 births
Daijon Boy
#6628 755 births
Compare Daiel side by side: Daiel vs Dain Daiel vs Daivd Daiel vs Daimon
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1946–1988 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Daiel: Baby Name Since 1946 - 397 Births, Peak 1985." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/daiel. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Daiel draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.