Dante
5 countries#308 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Dante was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
52,053 births recorded 1908–2025 · currently #308 · peaked in 1998 with 1,694 births
Most common in: California, Texas, New York, Pennsylvania, Florida
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
2,048 births recorded 1980–2025 · currently #398 · peaked in 2008 with 114 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
1,983 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #543 · peaked in 2008 with 109 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
1,041 births recorded 1902–2022 · currently #1561 · peaked in 1928 with 28 births
Most common in: Paris, Alpes-Maritimes, Bouches-du-Rhône, Meurthe-et-Moselle, Moselle
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
56 births recorded 1980–2025 · currently #367 · peaked in 2025 with 9 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
9 births recorded 2009–2025 · currently #395 · peaked in 2009 with 3 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Dante’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #290 | — |
| 2007 | #269 | ↑21 |
| 2008 | #292 | ↓23 |
| 2009 | #290 | ↑2 |
| 2010 | #255 | ↑35 |
| 2011 | #266 | ↓11 |
| 2012 | #279 | ↓13 |
| 2013 | #287 | ↓8 |
| 2014 | #314 | ↓27 |
| 2015 | #322 | ↓8 |
| 2016 | #344 | ↓22 |
| 2017 | #317 | ↑27 |
| 2018 | #315 | ↑2 |
| 2019 | #308 | ↑7 |
| 2020 | #301 | ↑7 |
| 2021 | #310 | ↓9 |
| 2022 | #310 | — |
| 2023 | #313 | ↓3 |
| 2024 | #322 | ↓9 |
| 2025 | #308 | ↑14 |
Frequently asked questions about Dante
Is Dante a popular name?
Yes — Dante currently ranks #308 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Dante more common for boys or girls?
Dante is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Dante most popular?
Dante peaked in 1998 in United States, with 1,694 recorded births that year.
Is Dante rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Dante’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #1113 in 1908 to #308 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Dante?
At least 55,142 babies have been recorded with the name Dante across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Dante popular in more than one country?
Yes — Dante appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, England & Wales, France, Scotland, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Dante?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Dante include Ali, Remington, Tristan, Banks.
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