Boys name · Illinois
Daniel in Illinois
Daniel was the 21st most popular boys name in Illinois in 2025, with 284 babies named Daniel that year. Since 1910, Illinois families have named 113,914 babies Daniel.
Popularity over time
Daniel in Illinois, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 32 | 54th |
| 1926 | 255 | 44th |
| 1943 | 653 | 25th |
| 1959 | 1,765 | 13th |
| 1976 | 1,393 | 10th |
| 1992 | 1,623 | 3rd |
| 2009 | 875 | 3rd |
| 2025 | 284 | 21st |
Its rank among boys names in Illinois climbed from 54th in 1910 to 21st in 2025.
The most babies named Daniel in Illinois in a single year was 2,013, in 1985. Its best showing was #1 among boys names in 2006.
Across the country, Daniel reached its best rank of #1 in California (1994). See Daniel in every state →
How popular is Daniel in Illinois?
Daniel was the 21st most popular boys name in Illinois in 2025, with 284 babies named Daniel that year. Since 1910, Illinois families have named 113,914 babies Daniel.
How many babies are named Daniel in Illinois?
In 2025, 284 babies were named Daniel in Illinois. The most babies named Daniel in Illinois in a single year was 2,013, in 1985.
What is the rank of Daniel in Illinois?
Daniel ranked 21st among boys names in Illinois in 2025. Its best showing was #1 among boys names in 2006.
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.