Name comparison · boy names
Daniel vs. Dante
In 2025, Daniel leads at #22 among U.S. boys' names, with Dante at #308. The full 145-year picture below shows how the two names got here.
Popularity since 1880
Head to head
| Metric | Daniel | Dante |
|---|---|---|
| Trend | Falling | Stable |
| 2025 rank | #22 | #308 |
| Babies in 2025 | 8,085 | 1,104 |
| All-time peak | #5 in 1985 | #200 in 1997 |
| Uniqueness score | 9 / 100 | 34 / 100 |
| Strongest state | Washington (#13) | Rhode Island (#177) |