Boy · #12,106 in 2026

Dantavious

Name: Popularity of the name Dantavious in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Dantavious, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#12,106

Peak Rank

#5,187 (1996)

Total Babies

160

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1983

First Year

2014

Last Year

1996

Peak Year

#5187

Peak Rank

160

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Dantavious

Dantavious first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1983, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1996, when 11 Dantaviouss were born — ranking #5,187 that year. As of 2026, Dantavious ranks #12,106 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 160 Dantaviouss have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Dantavious

Phonetically similar names — useful when Dantavious is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Daintiness
Devious
Dauntless
Dantes
Duteous
Donatus
Dandiest
Dantean
Attentiveness

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Dantavious

What does the name Dantavious mean?

Dantavious is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1983. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Dantavious in 2026?

In 2026, Dantavious ranks #12,106 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Dantavious most popular?

Dantavious reached its peak popularity in 1996, ranking #5,187 that year with 11 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Dantavious most popular?

Dantavious has historically been most popular in Georgia. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Dantavious.

Is Dantavious a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Dantavious is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Dantavious?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Dantavious include Angelos, Crisanto, Aquarius. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Dantavious

Dantavious is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1983 and has accumulated 160 births in the dataset. Dantavious's peak popularity came in 1996 when it ranked #5,187. Use the chart and map above to compare Dantavious's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.