Danzel is of German origin, derived from the Germanic elements 'danan' meaning 'to judge' and 'hild' signifying 'battle'. It's a unique name that gained prominence in Germany during the Middle Ages, often bestowed upon males as a personal name rather than a family one. The name has been used sparingly throughout history but is not widely popular today, making it distinctive and memorable.
The name Danzel experienced a significant boom in popularity between 1983 and 1992, with a peak of 64 births in 1990. However, it has since seen a steady decline, dropping to single digits by the year 2000 and hovering around that mark ever since, with an average of just over seven births per year from 2017 onwards. Overall, there have been a total of 602 babies named Danzel born between 1983 and 2022.