Danil
Boy name · Hebrew · Persian · Slavic
MeaningGod is my judge · Russian form of Daniel
- US rank
- #12,008
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #3,201 in 1955
5 babies were named Danil in the US in 2025. It has dropped 5,388 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1923–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Danil you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 344,828 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Danil, 5 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Danil would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryDanil first shows up in US birth records in 1923, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 102 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1955, when it ranked #3,201. Today it's #12,008, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendDanil has slipped 5,388 places over the last five years and now sits at #12,008. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningDanil is a Russian form of Daniel, which means “God is my judge”. Our records link it to Hebrew, Persian and Slavic roots.
About the name Danil
Danil is a boy name of Hebrew, Persian and Slavic origin meaning “God is my judge”. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with D and ending in “-nil”. US birth records list Danil for boys from 1923 to 2025, in 34 of those 103 years. Its best year was 1955, when it ranked #3,201 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #12,008, with 5 babies.
Origin:Hebrew namesPersian namesSlavic names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 0.9 | 1,093,750 boys |
| 1950s | 0.6 | 1,754,386 boys |
| 1960s | 0.3 | 2,941,176 boys |
| 1970s | 0.3 | 3,448,276 boys |
| 1980s | 0.3 | 3,703,704 boys |
| 1990s | 1.4 | 724,638 boys |
| 2000s | 3.3 | 306,748 boys |
| 2010s | 5.2 | 194,175 boys |
| 2020s | 5.1 | 195,440 boys |
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- Unisex name: Elias · my God is Yahweh
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Questions about the name Danil
What does the name Danil mean?
Danil means “God is my judge” in Russian, as a form of Daniel.
What is the origin of the name Danil?
Danil has Hebrew, Persian, Slavic roots in our records. Other Hebrew names include Noah, James, Elijah.
Is Danil a boy or girl name?
Danil is a boy name.
How popular is the name Danil?
Danil ranked #12,008 for US boys in 2025, given to 5 babies. Its best year was 1955 (#3,201).