Boys name · California
Daniel in California
Daniel was the 18th most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 1,145 babies named Daniel that year. Since 1910, California families have named 262,947 babies Daniel.
Popularity over time
Daniel in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 11 | 65th |
| 1926 | 182 | 42nd |
| 1943 | 609 | 25th |
| 1959 | 2,372 | 11th |
| 1976 | 3,161 | 6th |
| 1992 | 5,364 | 2nd |
| 2009 | 3,396 | 1st |
| 2025 | 1,145 | 18th |
Its rank among boys names in California climbed from 65th in 1910 to 18th in 2025.
The most babies named Daniel in California in a single year was 5,771, in 1990. Its best showing was #1 among boys names in 1994.
Across the country, Daniel reached its best rank of #1 in California (1994). See Daniel in every state →
How popular is Daniel in California?
Daniel was the 18th most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 1,145 babies named Daniel that year. Since 1910, California families have named 262,947 babies Daniel.
How many babies are named Daniel in California?
In 2025, 1,145 babies were named Daniel in California. The most babies named Daniel in California in a single year was 5,771, in 1990.
What is the rank of Daniel in California?
Daniel ranked 18th among boys names in California in 2025. Its best showing was #1 among boys names in 1994.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.