Dante
Dante: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈdænti/ · /ˈdænteɪ/
Meaning and origin of Dante
- A male given name from Italian, presumably in honor of the poet Dante Alighieri.
Etymology
Borrowed from Italian Dànte, a reduced form of Durànte.
How popular is Dante?
Since 1880, 466 girls and 51,587 boys in the U.S. have been named Dante (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #3644 in 1977. Its highest rank for boys was #200 in 1997. In 2025 it ranked #308 for boys, with 1,104 babies given the name.
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Dante FAQ
What does the name Dante mean?
A male given name from Italian, presumably in honor of the poet Dante Alighieri. Borrowed from Italian Dànte, a reduced form of Durànte.
What is the origin of the name Dante?
Dante is listed as a name of Italian origin.
How popular is the name Dante?
Since 1880, 466 girls and 51,587 boys in the U.S. have been named Dante (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #3644 in 1977. Its highest rank for boys was #200 in 1997. In 2025 it ranked #308 for boys, with 1,104 babies given the name.
Is Dante a boy or girl name?
Dante is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 466 girls and 51,587 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.