Dante
Pronunciation: [ d-AHNT-ay ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Dante first appeared in US Social Security records in 1968.
Over 466 babies have been named Dante in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Dante is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #62,929 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #62,929
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Dante
Dante is a girl name .
Is Dante a boy or girl name? Dante is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #62,929 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #323. Dante is more commonly used as a boy name.
Dante is currently ranked #62,929 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Dante include Dan, Day, Daie, and Dankins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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