Dante Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Dante is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Dante?
Dante is spelled D-A-N-T-E. The name has 5 letters.
Dante at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Dante means “enduring” or “steadfast” and derives from the Latin verb “durare.”.
- Origin
- Dante is an Italian given name commonly associated with Dante Alighieri, the medieval Italian poet.
- Pronunciation
- DAN-teh · 2 syllables
Dante Popularity in 2025
Rank#308
Recorded Births1,104
- Boys usage rose 14 places to #308 and recorded 35 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Dante Mean?
Dante means “enduring” or “steadfast” and derives from the Latin verb “durare.”.
Origin: Dante is an Italian given name commonly associated with Dante Alighieri, the medieval Italian poet.
How Do You Pronounce Dante?
PronunciationDAN-teh
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Dante?
- History
- The name Dante has been used in Italy since at least the Middle Ages and is historically linked to the poet Dante Alighieri of the 13th-14th centuries.
Dante Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2007 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 1,104 | #308 |
| 2024 | Boys | 1,069 | #322 |
| 2023 | Boys | 1,062 | #313 |
| 2022 | Boys | 1,084 | #310 |
| 2021 | Boys | 1,081 | #310 |
| 2020 | Boys | 1,110 | #301 |
| 2019 | Boys | 1,099 | #308 |
| 2018 | Boys | 1,074 | #315 |
| 2017 | Girls | 5 | #15,902 |
| 2017 | Boys | 1,081 | #317 |
| 2016 | Girls | 6 | #14,331 |
| 2016 | Boys | 1,011 | #344 |
| 2015 | Boys | 1,077 | #322 |
| 2014 | Boys | 1,110 | #314 |
| 2013 | Boys | 1,208 | #287 |
| 2012 | Girls | 5 | #16,869 |
| 2012 | Boys | 1,251 | #279 |
| 2011 | Girls | 12 | #9,150 |
| 2011 | Boys | 1,305 | #266 |
| 2010 | Girls | 7 | #13,448 |
| 2010 | Boys | 1,342 | #255 |
| 2009 | Boys | 1,139 | #290 |
| 2008 | Boys | 1,146 | #292 |
| 2007 | Girls | 7 | #13,924 |
When Was Dante Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1998 · Boys
1,670 recorded births
National rank #201
1997 · Boys
1,590 recorded births
National rank #200
1999 · Boys
1,415 recorded births
National rank #232
2001 · Boys
1,355 recorded births
National rank #248
Where Dante Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| RI | #177 | 6 |
| NM | #193 | 10 |
| CT | #210 | 16 |
| NJ | #212 | 45 |
| CA | #217 | 171 |
| FL | #218 | 97 |
| MT | #227 | 5 |
| NV | #230 | 13 |