Dante
Peaked at #200 nationally in 1997, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1908, Dante has been recorded <1% of the time for girls and >99% of the time for boys.
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Dante — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#3644
in 1977
Last ranked
#16469
in 2017
Years tracked
43
1968–2017
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1968, Dante reached its peak popularity for girls in 1977, ranking #3644 nationally with 20 babies given the name that year.
Dante hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for girls since 2017, when it stood at #16469.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | #16,469 | 5 |
| 2016 | #14,769 | 6 |
| 2012 | #17,513 | 5 |
| 2011 | #9,295 | 12 |
| 2010 | #13,818 | 7 |
| 2007 | #14,274 | 7 |
| 2005 | #12,102 | 8 |
| 2003 | #8,644 | 12 |
Dante — Boys (United States)
StablePeak rank
#200
in 1997
Current rank
#322
in 2024
Years tracked
117
1908–2024
Trend
Stable
Tracked since 1908, Dante reached its peak popularity for boys in 1997, ranking #200 nationally with 1,590 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #315 (2014) to #322 (2024) — a 2% drop.
As of 2024, Dante ranks #322 nationally for boys, with 1,067 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #322 | 1,067 |
| 2023 | #313 | 1,061 |
| 2022 | #310 | 1,084 |
| 2021 | #310 | 1,079 |
| 2020 | #301 | 1,110 |
| 2019 | #308 | 1,099 |
| 2018 | #315 | 1,073 |
| 2017 | #317 | 1,080 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
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Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Dante most popular?
Dante was most popular in 1997, when it ranked #200 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Dante becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently stable, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Dante?
At least 50,936 babies have been recorded with the name Dante in the US since 1908, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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