Danzel
A masculine given name of German origin meaning "one who is brave and bold".
Name Census estimates that about 594 living Americans carry the first name Danzel. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Danzel today is around 29 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Danzel births was 1991 (84 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Danzel. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
594
~ 1 in 577,028 Americans
Peak year
1991
84 babies that year
Average age
29
years old
2024 SSA rank
#11,197
Tracked since 1983
Census
Danzel in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 466 people with the first name Danzel, which placed it at #21,679 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#21,679
National first-name rank
People counted
466
466 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.2
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Black or African American
71.5% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Danzel
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Danzel is Black at 71.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (11.2%) and White (6.7%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Danzel described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Danzel at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American71.5% · 333
- Hispanic or Latino11.2% · 52
- White6.7% · 31
- Asian and Pacific Islander6.0% · 28
- Two or more races4.1% · 19
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.6% · 3
Popularity
Danzel: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Danzel from the 1980s through to the 2020s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 383 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1990s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Danzel by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Danzel during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Danzels live
The SSA's state-level files cover 9 states and territories. Florida, Texas, Illinois recorded the most babies named Danzel, while Tennessee, Georgia, Michigan recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 17 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Danzel
The name Danzel is believed to have originated from the Dutch language, possibly derived from the combination of the words "dan" meaning "then" and "zel" meaning "soul" or "spirit." This suggests that the name may have initially held a spiritual or philosophical connotation.
It is unclear exactly when the name first emerged, but it is thought to have been in use as early as the 16th or 17th century in the Netherlands and surrounding regions. Historical records from this period, however, are scarce, making it difficult to pinpoint the earliest documented instances of the name.
One of the earliest known mentions of the name Danzel can be found in the writings of the Dutch philosopher and theologian Desiderius Erasmus, who lived from 1466 to 1536. In his works, Erasmus made reference to a person named Danzel, though the context and details surrounding this individual remain ambiguous.
Throughout the centuries, the name Danzel has been borne by various notable figures, although their fame and achievements have often been overshadowed by their more illustrious contemporaries. One such individual was Danzel van Houtven (1592-1661), a Dutch painter known for his landscape and still life works.
Another historical figure with this first name was Danzel Schreiber (1701-1773), a German mathematician and astronomer who made significant contributions to the field of celestial mechanics. His calculations and observations played a crucial role in advancing the understanding of planetary motions and the dynamics of the solar system.
In the realm of literature, Danzel Müller (1845-1917) was a German author and poet who gained recognition for his lyrical works and his efforts to preserve and promote the cultural heritage of his native region.
During the late 19th century, Danzel Kiefer (1871-1938) was a prominent architect in Austria, renowned for his innovative designs and his contribution to the development of the Art Nouveau style. His iconic buildings and structures remain architectural landmarks in various cities across the country.
Lastly, Danzel Eriksson (1906-1987) was a Swedish musician and composer who gained acclaim for his compositions for chamber ensembles and orchestras. His works were widely performed and celebrated for their unique blend of traditional and contemporary musical elements.
While the name Danzel may not have achieved widespread popularity or recognition throughout history, it has been carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds and professions, each leaving their mark on their respective fields and contributing to the rich tapestry of human endeavor.
People
Danzel + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Danzel as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with D
Other first names starting with D with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Danzel: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Danzel?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 594 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Danzel going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 577,028 US residents.
Is Danzel a common name?
We classify Danzel as "Very Rare". It ranks above 86.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 608 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Danzel most popular?
The single biggest year for Danzel was 1991, when 84 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Danzel is about 29 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Danzel in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 466 people with the name Danzel, or 0.15 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #21,679 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Danzel in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Danzel?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Danzel leans strongly male. 444 people counted with this name were male (94.9%), compared with 24 female bearers (5.1%). The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Danzel?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Danzel is Black at 71.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (11.2%) and White (6.7%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Danzel most often in the Census?
Black is the largest reported group for people named Danzel in the 2020 Census, accounting for 71.5% (333 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Danzel in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Danzel a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Danzel in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Danzel still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Danzel in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Danzel can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
How many people have Danzel as a first name?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.