Boys name · South Dakota
Daniel in South Dakota
Daniel was the 43rd most popular boys name in South Dakota in 2025, with 22 babies named Daniel that year. Since 1912, South Dakota families have named 6,443 babies Daniel.
Popularity over time
Daniel in South Dakota, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1912 | 5 | 91st |
| 1928 | 14 | 105th |
| 1944 | 35 | 30th |
| 1960 | 136 | 13th |
| 1977 | 73 | 19th |
| 1993 | 56 | 21st |
| 2009 | 27 | 39th |
| 2025 | 22 | 43rd |
Its rank among boys names in South Dakota climbed from 91st in 1912 to 43rd in 2025.
The most babies named Daniel in South Dakota in a single year was 177, in 1955. Its best showing was 7th among boys names in 1984.
Across the country, Daniel reached its best rank of #1 in California (1994). See Daniel in every state →
How popular is Daniel in South Dakota?
Daniel was the 43rd most popular boys name in South Dakota in 2025, with 22 babies named Daniel that year. Since 1912, South Dakota families have named 6,443 babies Daniel.
How many babies are named Daniel in South Dakota?
In 2025, 22 babies were named Daniel in South Dakota. The most babies named Daniel in South Dakota in a single year was 177, in 1955.
What is the rank of Daniel in South Dakota?
Daniel ranked 43rd among boys names in South Dakota in 2025. Its best showing was 7th among boys names in 1984.
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.