Declining since 2009.
Popularity of Dantae since 1977
Babies named Dantae per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 6 |
| 1980s | 55 |
| 1990s | 146 |
| 2000s | 190 |
| 2010s | 136 |
| 2020s | 24 |
Meaning & origin
Dantae is a modern name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1977. It reached its peak usage in 1999, but has been in decline since 2009. The name does not appear among the top 1000 names for any year, and its one-in-N rate is too low to calculate. Dantae is used almost exclusively for boys, though its exact origins remain unclear. It may be a creative blend of Dan and Tae, or a variant of the better-known Dante. Given its recent coinage and low frequency, Dantae has no recorded top states or well-known bearers.
Dantae appears to be a modern coinage, likely formed by blending the name Dan with the popular suffix -tae, or as a variant of the Italian name Dante. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1977 and saw modest use in the 1990s, peaking in 1999. Its usage has declined since 2009.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Dan, Tae
Sibling names for Dantae
Names that share Dantae's style, for a brother or sister.
