UK boy's name
Danylo
The masculine Ukrainian variant of Daniel, of Hebrew origin meaning "God is my judge".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Danylo is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Danylo popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3254, with 6 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2023, with 8 births.
This profile covers 32 England and Wales registrations across 7 recorded years from 2005 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 75% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 32 living people in the UK are called Danylo. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Danylo ranked #3254 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 6 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2023, when 8 boys were registered as Danylo.
- • About 32 living people in the UK are estimated to have Danylo as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3254
2024
Births in 2024
6
Latest year
Peak year
2023
8 births
Estimated living
32
2026
Meaning
What does Danylo mean?
The name Danylo has its origins in the Slavic languages and cultures. It is the Ukrainian form of the name Daniel, which comes from the Hebrew name "Daniyyel" meaning "God is my judge". The name first appeared in the biblical Book of Daniel and has been used by various cultures and religions throughout history.
In its earliest form, Danylo was popularized among Ukrainians, Russians, and other Eastern Slavic peoples during the Middle Ages. It was a common name among the nobility and ruling classes, as well as among the general population. The name was also adopted by the Eastern Orthodox Church, and many saints and religious figures bore the name Danylo.
One of the most famous historical figures with the name Danylo was Danylo Halytskyi (c. 1201-1264), a Prince of Galicia-Volhynia and one of the most powerful rulers of medieval Rus'. He is known for his military victories against the Mongols and his efforts to strengthen the principality's defenses.
Another notable Danylo was Danylo Apostol (c. 1654-1734), a Ukrainian philosopher, theologian, and educator. He played a significant role in the development of Ukrainian baroque literature and was a prominent figure in the Kyiv-Mohyla Academy.
In the 18th century, Danylo Samoylovych (c. 1670-1737) was a Hetman of the Cossack Hetmanate, a semi-autonomous Cossack state within the Russian Empire. He is remembered for his efforts to maintain the autonomy of the Hetmanate and his conflicts with the Russian authorities.
In the 19th century, Danylo Mordovtsev (1830-1905) was a prominent Ukrainian writer and historian. He wrote numerous historical novels and plays that explored the history and culture of Ukraine, and his works played a significant role in shaping Ukrainian national identity.
Another notable figure with the name Danylo was Danylo Shumuk (1914-2004), a Ukrainian artist and sculptor. He is best known for his monumental sculptures and public art installations, many of which can be found in cities across Ukraine and other parts of the former Soviet Union.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who bore the name Danylo. The name has a rich cultural heritage and has been carried by figures from various walks of life, including rulers, religious leaders, intellectuals, and artists.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Danylo over time
The chart below shows babies named Danylo registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2005 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Danylo, the clearest high point is 2023. The latest England and Wales figure is 6 births in 2024, compared with 8 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Danylo by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Danylo was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #3648 | 21 | 4 |
| 2010s | #3937 | 4 | 1 |
| 2000s | #3868 | 7 | 2 |
Related
Names similar to Danylo
- Daniel 120,900
- Dylan 60,836
- David 37,852
- Dominic 20,480
- Declan 11,657
- Dexter 11,627
- Danny 8,434
- Dean 5,329
- Dillon 4,113
- Douglas 3,773
- Dominik 3,494
- Damian 3,486
FAQ
Danylo: questions and answers
How popular is the name Danylo in the UK right now?
In 2024, Danylo was ranked #3254 for boys in England and Wales, with 6 births registered.
When was Danylo most popular?
The peak year on record was 2023, with 8 babies registered as Danylo in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Danylo?
The masculine Ukrainian variant of Daniel, of Hebrew origin meaning "God is my judge".
How many people are called Danylo in the UK?
A total of 32 babies have been registered as Danylo across the 7 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.