Daniel
Meaning: God is my judge
Origin: Hebrew — from Dan (judge) + El (God): Daniyyel (דָּנִיֵּאל)
Gender: Boy
Rank in Australia: #7
Total births: 44,785
History: Daniel surged in the 1980s-90s as one of Australia's most popular names. Daniel Ricciardo brought his famous smile and fearless driving to Formula One, becoming one of Australia's most beloved athletes. Daniel Johns fronted Silverchair, one of the greatest Australian rock bands. Daniel means Australian talent on the world stage.
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Every number here comes directly from Australia’s birth records. No estimates, no averages — just the counts.
| Current rank (2025) | #64 |
| Babies named Daniel in 2025 | 126 |
| Total recorded in Australia | 44,785 |
| Peak year | 1987 (1,451 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #2 |
| Years in records | 1952–2025 (74 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↓ 17 spots |
Frequently asked about Daniel
What does the name Daniel mean?
Daniel means “God is my judge” from Hebrew — from Dan (judge) + El (God): Daniyyel (דָּנִיֵּאל) roots.
What is the origin of the name Daniel?
Daniel has Hebrew — from Dan (judge) + El (God): Daniyyel (דָּנִיֵּאל) origin. The traditional meaning is “God is my judge”.
How popular is Daniel in Australia?
Daniel ranked #64 in Australia in 2025 — given to 126 babies that year.
When was Daniel most popular?
Daniel peaked in 1987 with 1,451 babies registered that year in Australia.
Is Daniel a boy or girl name?
Daniel is predominantly a boys' name in Australia — over 90% of Daniels in registered births are male.
Is the name Daniel rising or falling in popularity?
Daniel has fallen 17 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in Australia — from #47 in 2020 to #64 in 2025.
How long has Daniel been recorded in Australia?
Daniel appears in birth records in Australia across 74 years — from 1952 through 2025.