Name comparison · boy names
Daniel vs. David
In 2025, Daniel leads at #22 among U.S. boys' names, with David at #35. The full 145-year picture below shows how the two names got here.
Popularity since 1880
Head to head
| Metric | Daniel | David |
|---|---|---|
| Trend | Falling | Falling |
| 2025 rank | #22 | #35 |
| Babies in 2025 | 8,085 | 6,794 |
| All-time peak | #5 in 1985 | #1 in 1960 |
| Uniqueness score | 9 / 100 | 11 / 100 |
| Strongest state | Washington (#13) | New York (#15) |