Total births
29
Unisex name · since 1973
Danieal
Danieal has 29 recorded births since 1973 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1978 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 29
- total births
- 1973–1987
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 79%
- born in that decade
29 girls have been named Danieal since 1973, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Danieal recorded 29 times among girls since 1973, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1970s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1973 to 1987.
- 29 total births
- 1973–1987 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 79% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
29 girls have been named Danieal since 1973, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 1987.
- 29
- total births
- 1973–1987
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 79%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
79% of everyone ever named Danieal was born in this single decade.
1978
Single peak year
7 babies were named Danieal in 1978 - its busiest year on record.
Danieal's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Danieal's SSA record in two at 1976 and the more recent half accounts for 62% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 38%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1975, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1978 peak of 7, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Danieal at a glance
Last recorded 1987Peak year
1978
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1973
Danieal popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1973–1987
- Peak year (1978)
- 7
- Annual births at peak, across 15 years of records
Danieal popularity over time - boys
13 total births recorded since 1961 (Danieal as boys' name)
Danieal by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Danieal's strongest decade.
23 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 79% of all-time use.
Danieal births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
23 births
- 1980s 6
1980s
6 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 23 births (79% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Danieal? ▼
Since 1973, Social Security records show 29 babies named Danieal. The most recent recorded year was 1987. Its busiest year on record was 1978, with 7 births.
When was Danieal most popular? ▼
Danieal was most popular in the 1970s decade with 23 total births. The single peak year was 1978.
Is Danieal a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Danieal is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 29 births, and as a boy's name it has 13 births.
How long has the name Danieal been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Danieal since 1973 -- 15 years through the most recent 1987 data.
What names are similar to Danieal? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Danielle, Dana, Daniela, Daniella, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Danieal's data
- Danieal's decade-level peak was the 1970s (23 total births); usage has since declined to 6 in the 1980s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- 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 Danieal
Nearby Names Like Danieal
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Danieal
Danielle Girl
#524 371,803 births
Dana Girl
#1077 193,555 births
Daniela Girl
#280 68,514 births
Daniella Girl
#510 33,889 births
Danna Girl
#306 25,106 births
Compare Danieal side by side: Danieal vs Danielle Danieal vs Dana Danieal vs Daniela
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Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1973–1987 (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. "Danieal: Baby Name Since 1973 - 29 Births, Peak 1978." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/danieal. 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 Danieal 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 July 2026.