Dante
Dante is a boy's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Enduring, steadfast, or everlasting.
Origin and history
Dante is an Italian name derived from the Medieval Latin name Durante, which means enduring or steadfast. It is famously associated with Dante Alighieri, the 14th-century Italian poet who authored the Divine Comedy. In the United States, Dante has maintained steady popularity as a strong, classic choice with literary depth.
Popularity in the United States
51,587 babies in the United States have been named Dante since 1880. It ranks #502 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #310.
States where it is most popular
- CA (13.9 %)
- TX (10.4 %)
- NY (9.1 %)
- PA (7.1 %)
- FL (5.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 16 |
| 1910-1920 | 496 |
| 1920-1930 | 833 |
| 1930-1940 | 334 |
| 1940-1950 | 334 |
| 1950-1960 | 534 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,241 |
| 1970-1980 | 2,871 |
| 1980-1990 | 4,378 |
| 1990-2000 | 10,008 |
| 2000-2010 | 12,474 |
| 2010-2019 | 11,558 |
| 2020-2029 | 6,510 |
Famous people named Dante
- Dante Alighieri: Poet, Writer
- Dante Bichette: Baseball player, Coach
- Dante Pettis: Football player
Fun facts
- The name became world-famous through Dante Alighieri, author of the Italian epic poem Divine Comedy.
- Dante originated as a shortened medieval hypocorism of the Latin name Durante.