Holding steady.
Popularity of Dartanion since 1974
Babies named Dartanion per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 20 |
| 1980s | 16 |
| 1990s | 34 |
| 2000s | 48 |
| 2010s | 7 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Dartanion is a modern, rare name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1974. It has never been a common choice; its peak year of usage was 2002, during which it was still exceptionally rare. The name does not appear among any of the top states and has maintained a stable trajectory over the decades. Its most likely inspiration is the swashbuckling character D'Artagnan from Alexandre Dumas's 'The Three Musketeers,' but the spelling Dartanion is a distinct modern variation. For parents seeking a rare and adventurous-sounding name with literary echoes, Dartanion offers a distinctive choice without historical baggage.
Dartanion first appears in U.S. records in 1974, suggesting a modern coinage. It is likely a respelling or truncation of D'Artagnan, the famous character from Alexandre Dumas's 'The Three Musketeers' (1844). The name D'Artagnan itself derives from a place in Gascony, but Dartanion has no historical use before the 20th century.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Dart, Dan, Tony
Variants: D'Artagnan
Sibling names for Dartanion
Names that share Dartanion's style, for a brother or sister.
