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UK boy's name

Dantae

An Italian variant of the name Dante meaning "enduring" or "lasting".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2020. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Dantae is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Dantae popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2020 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4608, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2011, with 8 births.

This profile covers 43 England and Wales registrations across 10 recorded years from 2001 to 2020. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.

The latest count is about 38% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 43 living people in the UK are called Dantae. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2021 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Dantae ranked #4608 for boys in England and Wales in 2020, with 3 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2011, when 8 boys were registered as Dantae.
  • About 43 living people in the UK are estimated to have Dantae as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#4608

2020

Births in 2020

3

Latest year

Peak year

2011

8 births

Estimated living

43

2026

Meaning

What does Dantae mean?

The name Dantae is believed to have its origins in the Italian Renaissance period, originating as a variant spelling of the Italian name Dante. Dante itself is derived from the Latin word "durans," meaning "enduring" or "lasting." The name gained prominence due to the renowned Italian poet Dante Alighieri, who lived from 1265 to 1321 and is considered one of the greatest literary figures of all time.

While the name Dante has a rich history, the variant spelling Dantae is relatively modern and less common. It is thought to have emerged in the 20th century, possibly as an American adaptation or creative spelling of the traditional Italian name. One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Dantae was Dantae Jones, an American football player born in 1982, who played for several teams in the National Football League (NFL).

Another notable figure with the name Dantae is Dantae Johnson, an American actor born in 1996, known for his roles in television series such as "Atlanta" and "P-Valley." Dantae Sampson, born in 1995, is an American professional basketball player who currently plays in the NBA G League.

In the world of music, Dantae Robinson, an American rapper and songwriter, has gained recognition for his work in the hip-hop genre. He was born in 1993 and is known by his stage name Dae Dae.

While the name Dantae may not have a long and storied history like its traditional Italian counterpart, it has gained some prominence in recent decades, particularly in the United States. As a creative variant of the classic name Dante, it carries a connection to the rich literary heritage of the Italian Renaissance while offering a unique and contemporary twist.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Dantae over time

The chart below shows babies named Dantae registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2001 to 2020. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Dantae, the clearest high point is 2011. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2020, compared with 8 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Dantae
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Decades

Dantae by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Dantae was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.

Decade Average rank Total births Years covered
2020s #4608 3 1
2010s #3550 31 6
2000s #4031 9 3

Related

Names similar to Dantae

FAQ

Dantae: questions and answers

How popular is the name Dantae in the UK right now?

In 2020, Dantae was ranked #4608 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.

When was Dantae most popular?

The peak year on record was 2011, with 8 babies registered as Dantae in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Dantae?

An Italian variant of the name Dante meaning "enduring" or "lasting".

How many people are called Dantae in the UK?

A total of 43 babies have been registered as Dantae across the 10 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.

Which records is this page based on?

The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.