Boy · #9,864 in 2026

Deniel

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

Current Rank

#9,864

Peak Rank

#7,697 (2008)

Total Babies

115

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1984

First Year

2024

Last Year

2008

Peak Year

#7697

Peak Rank

115

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Deniel

Deniel first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1984, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2008, when 10 Deniels were born — ranking #7,697 that year. As of 2026, Deniel ranks #9,864 for baby boys with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 115 Deniels have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Deniel

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

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Deniel

What does the name Deniel mean?

Deniel is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1984. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Deniel in 2026?

In 2026, Deniel ranks #9,864 among boys' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.

When was Deniel most popular?

Deniel reached its peak popularity in 2008, ranking #7,697 that year with 10 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Deniel most popular?

Deniel has historically been most popular in Puerto Rico. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Deniel.

Is Deniel a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Deniel?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Deniel include Aldwin, Jamont, Kanta. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Deniel

Deniel is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1984 and has accumulated 115 births in the dataset. Deniel's peak popularity came in 2008 when it ranked #7,697. Use the chart and map above to compare Deniel'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.