Dante, of Italian origin, is derived from the past participle of the Latin verb "dare," meaning "to give." It is a strong and distinctive name that has been popular throughout history. Dante Alighieri, the renowned Italian poet known for his epic work "The Divine Comedy," is one of the most famous bearers of this name. The name Dante peaked in popularity during the late 19th to mid-20th centuries but has since seen a resurgence.
The name Dante experienced fluctuations in popularity over the years, with peak periods in the late 1980s and mid-1990s. The highest number of births recorded was 24 in 1998, while some years saw fewer than 5 births each. Overall, there were a total of 466 babies named Dante from 1968 to 2017.