Dante
boy name#308 in 2025Dante entered the US charts in 1908, peaked at #200 in 1997, ranks #308 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1908–2025
#308
rank today
#200
peak (1997)
1,104
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1900s | #1067 |
| 1910s | #796 |
| 1920s | #730 |
| 1930s | #1206 |
| 1940s | #1204 |
| 1950s | #1024 |
| 1960s | #695 |
| 1970s | #479 |
| 1980s | #407 |
| 1990s | #297 |
| 2000s | #268 |
| 2010s | #301 |
| 2020s | #311 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Dante has been most popular in TX, CA, FL.
Living bearers
About 48,500 people named Dante are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Dante alive today was born around 2004, making them about 21 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 ranks #308 among US boy names in 2025, with 1,104 babies given the name.
- When was the name Dante most popular?
- Dante peaked in 1997, reaching #200 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Dante with classmates?
- Dante will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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