Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Dante.
National Rank (2025)
#308
All-Time Peak Rank
#200 (1997)
Total U.S. Births
51,587
Unisex Distribution99.1% Boy / 0.9% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Male
💡 The Dante Vibe: This choice is considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.
📖 The Story Behind Dante
According to SSA data, Dante achieved its highest historical rank of #200 in 1997. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 1998 with 1,670 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 2.5%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 118 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Dante scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Stable
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
+2.5% Growth
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record1,670Births in 1998
Years in Top 100
0yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
118Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:0
1890s:0
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
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesDa-nte
Letter Count5 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 7.7% of SSA names. Starts with D, a letter used by only 6.6% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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