Total births
3,564
Unisex name · since 1952
Daniele
Since 1952, U.S. Social Security records show 3,564 babies named Daniele, peaking in 1976. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 3,564
- total births
- 1952–2025
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 28%
- born in that decade
Daniele sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 3,564 recorded since 1952.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Daniele has been recorded 3,564 times among girls since 1952, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1970s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1952 to 2025.
- 3,564 total births
- 1952–2025 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 28% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
3,564 girls have been named Daniele since 1952, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 2025.
- 3,564
- total births
- 1952–2025
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 28%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
28% of everyone ever named Daniele was born in this single decade.
1976
Single peak year
136 babies were named Daniele in 1976 - its busiest year on record.
Daniele's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Daniele's full recorded timeline at 1986, 46% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 54% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1954, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1976 peak of 136 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Daniele at a glance
Last recorded 2025Peak year
1976
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1952
Daniele popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1952–2025
- Peak year (1976)
- 136
- Annual births at peak, across 74 years of records
Daniele popularity over time - boys
780 total births recorded since 1962 (Daniele as boys' name)
Daniele by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Daniele's strongest decade.
982 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 28% of all-time use.
Daniele births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s 48
1950s
48 births
- 1960s
1960s
397 births
- 1970s
1970s
982 births
- 1980s
1980s
977 births
- 1990s
1990s
845 births
- 2000s 250
2000s
250 births
- 2010s 49
2010s
49 births
- 2020s 16
2020s
16 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 982 births (28% of all-time use).
How Daniele compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Daniele's total volume
Daniele vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Daniele by state
Where Daniele concentrates geographically, total births since 1952
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 430 | 12.1% |
| #2 | New York | | 341 | 9.6% |
| #3 | Pennsylvania | | 175 | 4.9% |
| #4 | Florida | | 119 | 3.3% |
| #5 | Ohio | | 105 | 2.9% |
| #6 | New Jersey | | 99 | 2.8% |
| #7 | Texas | | 95 | 2.7% |
| #8 | Illinois | | 82 | 2.3% |
California share of Daniele's total US births 12.1%
Even split
430 of 3,564 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 17 reporting states.
Daniele appears in 17 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Daniele? ▼
3,564 babies have been named Daniele since 1952. It was last recorded in 2025. The peak year was 1976 with 136 births.
When was Daniele most popular? ▼
Daniele was most popular in the 1970s decade with 982 total births. The single peak year was 1976.
Where is Daniele most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Daniele are California (430 births), New York (341 births), Pennsylvania (175 births).
Is Daniele a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Daniele is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 3,564 births, and as a boy's name it has 780 births.
How long has the name Daniele been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Daniele since 1952 -- 74 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Daniele? ▼
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 Daniele's data
- Daniele's decade-level peak was the 1970s (982 total births); usage has since declined to 16 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Danieles (430 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Daniele
Nearby Names Like Daniele
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Daniele
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 Daniele side by side: Daniele vs Danielle Daniele vs Dana Daniele vs Daniela
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, 1952–2025 (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. "Daniele: Baby Name Since 1952 - 3,564 Births, Peak 1976." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/daniele. 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 Daniele 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.