Daniel Kornegay

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Daniel Kornegay — God is my judge
1.5 million People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Daniel Kornegay is a name that combines Hebrew origins. The first name Daniel is a masculine given name of Hebrew origin. From the Hebrew Daniyel (דָּנִיֵּאל), meaning "God is my judge." Name of the biblical prophet who survived the lions' den. The surname Kornegay: George Paul Kornegay (1913–2014), was an American folk and outsider artist. Horace R. Kornegay (1924–2009), U.S. Representative from North Carolina. Charles Kornegay (born 1974), American-Spanish basketball player. W. H. Kornegay (1865–1935), attorney in private practice in Vinita, Oklahoma. Tad Kornegay, retired professional Canadian football defensive back. Daniel is one of the most widespread first names worldwide, carried by approximately 1.5 million people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Daniel reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Daniel

Meaning: God is my judge

Hebrew

From the Hebrew Daniyel (דָּנִיֵּאל), meaning "God is my judge." Name of the biblical prophet who survived the lions' den.

Surname: Kornegay

Spanish

George Paul Kornegay (1913–2014), was an American folk and outsider artist. Horace R. Kornegay (1924–2009), U.S. Representative from North Carolina. Charles Kornegay (born 1974), American-Spanish basketball player. W. H. Kornegay (1865–1935), attorney in private practice in Vinita, Oklahoma. Tad Kornegay, retired professional Canadian football defensive back.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Daniel is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 15%
Australia 8%
Canada 9%
Brazil 10%
Israel 6%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Daniel by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Daniel Kornegay

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Daniel Kornegay:

6
Expression Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

9
Soul Urge Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

6
Personality Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Daniel?
The first name Daniel originates from Hebrew. From the Hebrew Daniyel (דָּנִיֵּאל), meaning "God is my judge." Name of the biblical prophet who survived the lions' den.
When was Daniel most popular?
The name Daniel reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Kornegay?
The surname Kornegay originates from Spanish. George Paul Kornegay (1913–2014), was an American folk and outsider artist. Horace R. Kornegay (1924–2009), U.S. Representative from North Carolina. Charles Kornegay (born 1974), American-Spanish basketball player. W. H. Kornegay (1865–1935), attorney in private practice in Vinita, Oklahoma. Tad Kornegay, retired professional Canadian football defensive back.
What are the origins of the name Daniel Kornegay?
The name Daniel Kornegay combines two different traditions: the first name Daniel has Hebrew roots, while the surname Kornegay originates from Spanish.
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