Total births
10
Boys' name · since 1987
Markdaniel
Markdaniel has 10 recorded births since 1987 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1987 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 10
- total births
- 1987–1994
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 50%
- born in that decade
10 boys have been named Markdaniel since 1987, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Markdaniel recorded 10 times among boys since 1987, 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 1987 to 1994.
- 10 total births
- 1987–1994 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 50% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
10 boys have been named Markdaniel since 1987, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 1994.
- 10
- total births
- 1987–1994
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 50%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
50% of everyone ever named Markdaniel was born in this single decade.
1987
Single peak year
5 babies were named Markdaniel in 1987 - its busiest year on record.
Markdaniel's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Markdaniel splits its recorded history at 1994: 50% of all births land in the more recent half, 50% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1987 (5 births).
Markdaniel at a glance
Last recorded 1994Peak year
1987
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1987
Markdaniel popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1987–1994
- Peak year (1987)
- 5
- Annual births at peak, across 8 years of records
Markdaniel by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Markdaniel's strongest decade.
5 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 50% of all-time use.
Markdaniel births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s
1980s
5 births
- 1990s
1990s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 5 births (50% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Markdaniel? ▼
10 babies have been named Markdaniel since 1987. It was last recorded in 1994. The peak year was 1987 with 5 births.
When was Markdaniel most popular? ▼
Markdaniel was most popular in the 1980s decade with 5 total births. The single peak year was 1987.
How long has the name Markdaniel been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Markdaniel since 1987 -- 8 years through the most recent 1994 data.
What names are similar to Markdaniel? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Mark, Martin, Marvin, Marcus, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Markdaniel's data
- Markdaniel's usage has stayed within range of its 1980s decade-level peak (5 total births) through the 1990s (5) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- 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 Markdaniel
Nearby Names Like Markdaniel
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Markdaniel
Mark Boy
#244 1,362,176 births
Martin Boy
#307 315,561 births
Marvin Boy
#671 254,192 births
Marcus Boy
#256 241,657 births
Mario Boy
#398 151,310 births
Compare Markdaniel side by side: Markdaniel vs Mark Markdaniel vs Martin Markdaniel vs Marvin
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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, 1987–1994 (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. "Markdaniel: Baby Name Since 1987 - 10 Births, Peak 1987." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/markdaniel. 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 Markdaniel 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.