Boy · #12,366 in 2026

Dantay

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

Current Rank

#12,366

Peak Rank

#7,137 (1996)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1989

First Year

2007

Last Year

1996

Peak Year

#7137

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Dantay

Dantay first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1989, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1996, when 7 Dantays were born — ranking #7,137 that year. As of 2026, Dantay ranks #12,366 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 30 Dantays 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 Dantay

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

Dante
Dandy
Dainty
Dant
Danae
Dando
Dandi
Danda
Dinty
Denta
Dandie
Denti

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Dantay

What does the name Dantay mean?

Dantay is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1989. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Dantay in 2026?

In 2026, Dantay ranks #12,366 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Dantay most popular?

Dantay reached its peak popularity in 1996, ranking #7,137 that year with 7 babies given the name.

Is Dantay a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Dantay?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Dantay include Drex, Bryian, Davinder. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Dantay

Dantay is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1989 and has accumulated 30 births in the dataset. Dantay's peak popularity came in 1996 when it ranked #7,137. Use the chart and map above to compare Dantay'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.