Boys name · California
Daniel in California
In SSA data for California, 262,947 babies are named Daniel across years with 5 or more births, starting in 1910. In the latest year, 2025, it ranked as the #18 most popular boys name, with 1,145 born.
Popularity over time
Daniel in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 11 | #65 |
| 1926 | 182 | #42 |
| 1943 | 609 | #25 |
| 1959 | 2,372 | #11 |
| 1976 | 3,161 | #6 |
| 1992 | 5,364 | #2 |
| 2009 | 3,396 | #1 |
| 2025 | 1,145 | #18 |
California had the most Daniel births in 1990, with 5,771. Its highest rank in California came in 1994, at #1.
Daniel started at #65 in 1910 and finished at #18 in 2025 on the boys list in California, with a high of #1 in 1994 and a low of #65 in 1910.
California gave Daniel its highest national rank, #1, in 1994. See Daniel in every state →
How popular is Daniel in California?
In SSA data for California, 262,947 babies are named Daniel across years with 5 or more births, starting in 1910. In the latest year, 2025, it ranked as the #18 most popular boys name, with 1,145 born.
How many babies are named Daniel in California?
1,145 Daniel babies were born in California in 2025.
What is the rank of Daniel in California?
In 2025, Daniel sat at #18 on the boys list for California.
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.