Boys name · Illinois
Daniel in Illinois
Babies born in Illinois have been named Daniel 113,914 times in years with 5 or more births, the first being 1910. In 2025 it was the #21 most common boys name there, on 284 births.
Popularity over time
Daniel in Illinois, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 32 | #54 |
| 1926 | 255 | #44 |
| 1943 | 653 | #25 |
| 1959 | 1,765 | #13 |
| 1976 | 1,393 | #10 |
| 1992 | 1,623 | #3 |
| 2009 | 875 | #3 |
| 2025 | 284 | #21 |
Its rank among boys names in Illinois ran from #1 in 2006 to #66 in 1914, starting at #54 in 1910 and ending at #21 in 2025.
Daniel had its most births in Illinois in 1985, when 2,013 babies were given the name. Its highest rank among boys names in Illinois was #1, in 2006.
Its highest rank in any state was #1, in California in 1994. See Daniel in every state →
How popular is Daniel in Illinois?
Babies born in Illinois have been named Daniel 113,914 times in years with 5 or more births, the first being 1910. In 2025 it was the #21 most common boys name there, on 284 births.
How many babies are named Daniel in Illinois?
284 Daniel babies were born in Illinois in 2025.
What is the rank of Daniel in Illinois?
Daniel ranked #21 among boys names in Illinois in 2025.
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.