Dante
Dante is a boys' name of Italian origin meaning “enduring, steadfast.” It ranked #308 in the United States in 2025.
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how do you pronounce Dante?
DAHN-tay
where does the name Dante come from?
Short for the older Italian name Durante. The poet Dante Alighieri, whose real name was Durante, first made it popular.
The name of Italy's supreme poet, Dante Alighieri, author of the Divine Comedy, one of the greatest works of world literature. The name derives from 'durante' meaning enduring. It carries immense literary prestige and has become popular globally as a name of artistic distinction.
how popular is this name?
Dante has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 91 years since 1910, and fell outside it for 25. It peaked at #200 in 1997, and ranked #308 in 2025.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #308 |
| 2024 | #322 |
| 2023 | #313 |
| 2022 | #310 |
| 2021 | #310 |
| 2020 | #301 |
| 2019 | #308 |
| 2018 | #315 |
| 2017 | #317 |
| 2016 | #344 |
| 2010 | #255 |
| 2000 | #248 |
| 1997 | #200 |
| 1990 | #365 |
| 1980 | #418 |
| 1970 | #545 |
| 1960 | #870 |
| 1930 | #915 |
| 1920 | #826 |
| 1910 | #859 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Dante fell outside the top 1,000.
who are famous people named Dante?
- Dante Alighieri (author of the Divine Comedy)
- Dante Gabriel Rossetti (Pre-Raphaelite painter and poet)
what are the nicknames and variants of Dante?
Variants around the world
what names are similar to Dante?
what names go well with Dante?
Sibling names that share Dante's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Dante
What does the name Dante mean?
Dante means “enduring, steadfast”.
What is the origin of the name Dante?
Dante comes from the Italian naming tradition. Related forms include Durante.
How popular is the name Dante?
Dante ranked #308 in the US in 2025, according to Social Security data. Its best year was 1997, at #200, and it has spent 91 years in the top 1,000 since 1910.
Is Dante a boy or girl name?
Dante is primarily a boys' name.
How do you pronounce Dante?
Dante is pronounced DAHN-tay, with 2 syllables.
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