Dante
girl nameDante entered the US charts in 1968, peaked at #3612 in 1977, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1968–2025
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rank today
#3612
peak (1977)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1960s | #4933 |
| 1970s | #5803 |
| 1980s | #6441 |
| 1990s | #6855 |
| 2000s | #10669 |
| 2010s | #13940 |
Living bearers
About 500 people named Dante are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Dante alive today was born around 1988, making them about 37 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Dante in 2025?
- Dante is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Dante most popular?
- Dante peaked in 1977, reaching #3612 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Dante with classmates?
- Dante will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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