Boys name · Virginia
Daniel in Virginia
Daniel was the 13th most popular boys name in Virginia in 2025, with 232 babies named Daniel that year. Since 1910, Virginia families have named 35,657 babies Daniel.
Popularity over time
Daniel in Virginia, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 22 | 46th |
| 1926 | 96 | 48th |
| 1943 | 124 | 50th |
| 1959 | 322 | 30th |
| 1976 | 408 | 16th |
| 1992 | 638 | 16th |
| 2009 | 404 | 13th |
| 2025 | 232 | 13th |
Its rank among boys names in Virginia climbed from 46th in 1910 to 13th in 2025.
The most babies named Daniel in Virginia in a single year was 768, in 1985. Its best showing was 10th 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 Virginia?
Daniel was the 13th most popular boys name in Virginia in 2025, with 232 babies named Daniel that year. Since 1910, Virginia families have named 35,657 babies Daniel.
How many babies are named Daniel in Virginia?
In 2025, 232 babies were named Daniel in Virginia. The most babies named Daniel in Virginia in a single year was 768, in 1985.
What is the rank of Daniel in Virginia?
Daniel ranked 13th among boys names in Virginia in 2025. Its best showing was 10th 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.