Rising since 1985, #308 for boys today.
Popularity of Dante since 1908
Babies named Dante per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 16 |
| 1910s | 496 |
| 1920s | 833 |
| 1930s | 334 |
| 1940s | 334 |
| 1950s | 534 |
| 1960s | 1,241 |
| 1970s | 2,871 |
| 1980s | 4,378 |
| 1990s | 10,008 |
| 2000s | 12,474 |
| 2010s | 11,558 |
| 2020s | 6,510 |
Meaning & origin
Dante has been a consistent presence in American naming since 1908, when it first entered the Social Security records. Its rank of 308 in 2025 places it in moderately common territory, with a 1 in 1,547 birth rate that reflects a steady but not ubiquitous usage. The name reached its peak popularity in 1998, likely influenced by cultural figures such as the video game character Dante from the Devil May Cry series. Since 1985, Dante has shown a rising trajectory, suggesting a renewed interest. It is particularly favored in states like Rhode Island, New Mexico, and Montana, showing a varied regional appeal. While historically associated with the poet Dante Alighieri, the name carries a strong Italian heritage and continues to be a recognizable choice for its literary and cultural weight.
Dante is a shortened form of the Italian name Durante, derived from the Latin 'durans', meaning 'enduring' or 'lasting'. It was popularized by the medieval poet Dante Alighieri (author of The Divine Comedy), which cemented its use in Italy and later across Europe. The name has been in steady use in the United States since the early 20th century.
Where Dante is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Dante” around the world
Where Dante lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
20
babies in 2024
Ireland
7
babies in 2025
Quebec
21
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · CSO Ireland (Ireland) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Dan
Variants: Durante
Sibling names for Dante
Names that share Dante's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Beatrice, Lucia, Chiara, Isabella, Alessandra, Carlina, Carlotta, Donella, Elena, Francesca, Natalia, Venice, Vianca, Amore, Analisa, Anitra, Aylen, Bianka, Dea, Erminia, Giavonna, Italia, Janella, Jiselle, Kitana, Mirella, Natale, Savina, Verona, Violetta, Banesa, Byanca, Carmin, Cattaleya, Dandra, Danetta, Deaira, Donata, Esmerelda, Gabryella, Giavana, Giavanni, Giavonni, Karinna, Marshae, Mercede, Modena, Ondrea, Raffaela, Tajae, Tanita, Venezia, Yanelli, Aldea, Allessandra, Andretta, Beretta, Brunetta, Caramia, Chenille, Deasha, Dejia, Ginevra, Idali, Idolina, Jizelle, Kiwana, Ladana, Loreda, Lucciana, Marcheta, Marqueta, Montina, Morena, Nayda, Piccola, Ravenna, Renada, Rosali, Vendetta, Zamantha, Danira, Danity, Gianelle, Monai, Aleska, Amoree, Beonca, Calisa, Chantea, Chauntae, Dakia, Denina, Dianca, Elantra, Fransheska, Gesenia, Guila, Jachelle, Jowana, Kelita, Kwana, Lunetta, Malaka, Nikira, Onesti, Princessa, Ranika, Renatha, Sakia, Satina, Selyna, Senita, Shakirra, Tarae, Tavonna, Xiadani, Yeslin
Brothers: Leonardo, Matteo, Luca, Rafael, Marco, Aldo, Arnaldo, Damone, Dangelo, Devante, Dontae, Enzo, Gregorio, Jovanni, Leone, Roman, Romeo, Tavares, Aramis, Damario, Danyel, Deante, Demonte, Fausto, Giovany, Giovonni, Guido, Jacquez, Keonte, Lauro, Michelangelo, Ricco, Romello, Virgilio, Allante, Alonte, Amonte, Dantae, Dantrell, Danzel, Davontay, Deleon, Diamante, Diangelo, Dshawn, Jamare, Jancarlo, Jeovanni, Jeovany, Jiovanny, Jontae, Karmello, Kasai, Kassius, Kevontae, Larenzo, Leovanni, Marqus, Miklo, Montae, Omero, Orlanda, Rudolpho, Yovanni, Aldair, Altonio, Alucard, Amerigo, Corleone, Danta, Deaunte, Delonte, Delrico, Demontae, Devanta, Dontaye, Dontray, Donye, Galileo, Jacquese, Jamarco, Jaquise, Jerrico, Joncarlo, Jovannie, Jovonni, Jovonte, Kiante, Lissandro, Macari, Marcellino, Mayco, Montay, Monterio, Nieko, Quante, Remo, Savio, Spero, Terrez, Cleto, Dalessandro, Dantonio, Dontai, Johnte, Lavante, Adante, Amante, Caetano, Danarius, Daundre, Davelle, Davinci, Deanglo, Deontez, Deuntae, Deunte, Deyonte, Diontre, Dmonte, Dshaun, Duante, Emonte, Geovannie, Gianno, Giordan, Giordano, Giovanne, Greco, Ilyan, Javelle, Jiovany, Jiovonni, Karmine, Keyante, Leontae, Marlos, Mataeo, Morio, Roemello, Shaft, Tahji, Tandre
Names like Dante
Names whose popularity has moved with Dante's over the last 50 years.
