Total births
2,047
Unisex name · since 1965
Daniell
Daniell has 2,047 recorded births since 1965 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1984 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 2,047
- total births
- 1965–2014
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 40%
- born in that decade
Daniell is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 2,047 have been recorded since 1965.
Social Security Administration records show Daniell recorded 2,047 times among girls since 1965, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls 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 1965 to 2014.
- 2,047 total births
- 1965–2014 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 40% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
2,047 girls have been named Daniell since 1965, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2014.
- 2,047
- total births
- 1965–2014
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 40%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
40% of everyone ever named Daniell was born in this single decade.
1984
Single peak year
107 babies were named Daniell in 1984 - its busiest year on record.
Daniell's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Daniell's SSA record in two at 1988 and the more recent half accounts for 39% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 61%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 2005, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1984 peak of 107, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Daniell at a glance
Last recorded 2014Peak year
1984
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1965
Daniell popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1965–2014
- Peak year (1984)
- 107
- Annual births at peak, across 50 years of records
Daniell popularity over time - boys
836 total births recorded since 1951 (Daniell as boys' name)
Daniell by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Daniell's strongest decade.
820 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 40% of all-time use.
Daniell births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 71
1960s
71 births
- 1970s
1970s
544 births
- 1980s
1980s
820 births
- 1990s
1990s
488 births
- 2000s 108
2000s
108 births
- 2010s 16
2010s
16 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 820 births (40% of all-time use).
How Daniell 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 Daniell's total volume
Daniell vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Daniell by state
Where Daniell concentrates geographically, total births since 1965
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 186 | 9.1% |
| #2 | Texas | | 74 | 3.6% |
| #3 | Louisiana | | 65 | 3.2% |
| #4 | Illinois | | 50 | 2.4% |
| #5 | Ohio | | 45 | 2.2% |
| #6 | Pennsylvania | | 36 | 1.8% |
| #7 | Michigan | | 33 | 1.6% |
| #8 | New Jersey | | 31 | 1.5% |
California share of Daniell's total US births 9.1%
Even split
186 of 2,047 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 18 reporting states.
Daniell appears in 18 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Daniell? ▼
Since 1965, Social Security records show 2,047 babies named Daniell. The most recent recorded year was 2014. Its busiest year on record was 1984, with 107 births.
When was Daniell most popular? ▼
Daniell was most popular in the 1980s decade with 820 total births. The single peak year was 1984.
Where is Daniell most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Daniell are California (186 births), Texas (74 births), Louisiana (65 births).
Is Daniell a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Daniell is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 2,047 births, and as a boy's name it has 836 births.
How long has the name Daniell been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Daniell since 1965 -- 50 years through the most recent 2014 data.
What names are similar to Daniell? ▼
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 Daniell's data
- Daniell's decade-level peak was the 1980s (820 total births); usage has since declined to 16 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Daniells (186 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 Daniell
Nearby Names Like Daniell
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Daniell
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 Daniell side by side: Daniell vs Danielle Daniell vs Dana Daniell 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, 1965–2014 (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. "Daniell: Baby Name Since 1965 - 2,047 Births, Peak 1984." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/daniell. 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 Daniell 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.