Boys name · North Carolina
Daniel in North Carolina
Daniel was the 25th most popular boys name in North Carolina in 2025, with 273 babies named Daniel that year. Since 1910, North Carolina families have named 37,087 babies Daniel.
Popularity over time
Daniel in North Carolina, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 34 | 37th |
| 1926 | 120 | 52nd |
| 1943 | 162 | 56th |
| 1959 | 274 | 45th |
| 1976 | 402 | 20th |
| 1992 | 522 | 21st |
| 2009 | 461 | 15th |
| 2025 | 273 | 25th |
Its rank among boys names in North Carolina climbed from 37th in 1910 to 25th in 2025.
The most babies named Daniel in North Carolina in a single year was 773, in 1985. Its best showing was 10th among boys names in 2007.
Across the country, Daniel reached its best rank of #1 in California (1994). See Daniel in every state →
How popular is Daniel in North Carolina?
Daniel was the 25th most popular boys name in North Carolina in 2025, with 273 babies named Daniel that year. Since 1910, North Carolina families have named 37,087 babies Daniel.
How many babies are named Daniel in North Carolina?
In 2025, 273 babies were named Daniel in North Carolina. The most babies named Daniel in North Carolina in a single year was 773, in 1985.
What is the rank of Daniel in North Carolina?
Daniel ranked 25th among boys names in North Carolina in 2025. Its best showing was 10th among boys names in 2007.
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.