Why Daniel Rocks?

What secrets hide behind “Daniel” that makes it rock? Your first name is more than just a name!

The name “Daniel” is of Hebrew origin. It’s a name commonly given to boys.

Your name in reverse order is “Leinad.” A random rearrangement of the letters in your name (anagram) will give ‘Eiadln.’ How do you pronounce that?

Secret Meaning of Daniel

The true meaning of ‘Daniel’ cannot be described with just a few words. Your name is your destiny, heart’s desire, and personality. Daniel is a name that hints you are a humanitarian and generous individual. Turning our world to be a better place to live fascinates you. Use your creative and artistic talents to promote a cause. You are elegant, sophisticated, and stylish in appearance and behavior.

Your heart’s desire is to help and care for those you love. You treasure family values and traditions. You are willing to sacrifice yourself for the sake of others. Giving advice is a natural ability for you. You are somewhat hesitant to show your artistic talents. People appreciate the love you give to them.

When people hear the name Daniel, they perceive you as someone who is full of life, uplifting, inspiring, and even charming. You are the life of the party with your lively, intelligent, and witty personality. Others will find you as strikingly attractive and like being the center of attention. You look younger than your age and love beautiful clothes and pieces of jewelry. You have a good sense of humor.

You prefer what works the best base on the system you have in place. It allows you to do things quickly and efficiently. You are down to earth and prefer structure over chaos. Your sense of determination is as solid as a rock.

Your most likely vocation: artist, dramatist, writer, actor, painter, designer, lecturer, religious zealot, composer, publisher, restaurateur, entertainer, surgeon, tourism director.

Lucky colors: Red, pink, crimson, and other deep shades of red

Lucky gem(s): Bloodstone, garnet, ruby

Lucky day(s): Monday and Friday

Lucky botanicals: Garlic, broom, nettle, onion, wormwood, leeks, mustard seed, pepper

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Is The Name Daniel Popular?

“Daniel” is the 40^th most popular baby boy’s name in Iowa as reported in the 2008 U.S. Social Security Administration data (ssa.gov). Imagine that, 101 babies in Iowa have the same name as you in 2008. A total of 19,074 babies also bear the same first name during that year in the U.S. From 1880 to 2023, the highest recorded use of this name was in 1985 with a total of 38,563 babies. That’s a lot of baby Daniels.

Since 1880 up to 2023, the name “Daniel” was recorded 1,974,269 times in the SSA public database. Using the UN World Population Prospects for 2023, that’s more than enough Daniels to occupy the country of Latvia with an estimated population of 1,830,211.

The name first appeared in the year 1880 and given to 643 newborn babies. (See FAQ) It became a popular name in the year 1880 with a rank of #25 nationwide and was registered 643 times as a baby boy’s name. Daniel became a popular boy’s name in the state of California in the year 1994. It ranked #1 with 5,116 babies. The all-time high record for this name was in 1990 in the state of California with 5,771 baby boys.

This name is a consistent top ranking boy’s name in the state of Texas for 114 years from 1910 to 2023 (may not be consecutive). It’s also popular in the states of Alabama, Maryland, New York, New Mexico, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, South Carolina, Illinois, Florida, Wisconsin, Georgia, North Carolina, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Ohio, Louisiana, Virginia, California, Rhode Island, Michigan for 114 years (may not be consecutive).

For the past six decades (1964 to 2023), the name “Daniel” was recorded 1,382,590 times in the SSA database.

What’s Next?

Now you know why your first name rocks. Time to show your creativity! Try exploring the names of everyone you know including friends, cousins, neighbors, classmates, co-workers, or your pets. Even your favorite anime, TV, or movie characters. Remember, this is purely just for fun.

Daniel, are you proud of your name? Let’s put that to the ultimate test! Share this page on your social media of choice. Don’t forget to tag your friends. It’s okay to brag about something once in a while.

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