Boy · #12,366 in 2026

Dainel

Name: Popularity of the name Dainel in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Dainel, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#12,366

Peak Rank

#3,044 (1963)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1952

First Year

2007

Last Year

1963

Peak Year

#3044

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Dainel

Dainel first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1952, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1963, when 8 Dainels were born — ranking #3,044 that year. As of 2026, Dainel ranks #12,366 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 92 Dainels have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1950s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

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Names that sound like Dainel

Phonetically similar names — useful when Dainel is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Dental
Donal
Donell
Danil
Danel
Dunnell
Donnell
Danelle
Danang
Dana
Dayna
Dumbell

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Dainel

What does the name Dainel mean?

Dainel is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1952. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Dainel in 2026?

In 2026, Dainel ranks #12,366 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Dainel most popular?

Dainel reached its peak popularity in 1963, ranking #3,044 that year with 8 babies given the name.

Is Dainel a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Dainel is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Dainel?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Dainel include Hansen, Vonn, Ritchey. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Dainel

Dainel is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1952 and has accumulated 92 births in the dataset. Dainel's peak popularity came in 1963 when it ranked #3,044. Use the chart and map above to compare Dainel's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.