Dante is a moderately popular boys' name in United States, ranking #308 in 2025 with 1,104 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1998 with 1,670 births ranking #201. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 12.9%. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 1,547 boys born was named Dante. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
Dante is an Italian name with a refined, literary image and roots usually linked with the idea of endurance. It feels elegant and modern while still carrying real historical depth.
The name is inseparable for many people from the great Italian poet Dante Alighieri. That literary connection has helped keep it vivid and culturally resonant far beyond Italy.