Boy · #3,665 in 2026

Dart

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

Current Rank

#3,665

Peak Rank

#2,360 (1956)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1956

First Year

1960

Last Year

1956

Peak Year

#2360

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Dart

Dart first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1956, with 12 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1956, when 12 Darts were born — ranking #2,360 that year. As of 2026, Dart ranks #3,665 for baby boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 41 Darts have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1950s 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 Dart

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

Daart
Dort
Dorte
Dard
Duart
Tart
Tarte
Tartt
Taart
Dord
Doored
Dowered

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Dart

What does the name Dart mean?

Dart is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1956. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Dart in 2026?

In 2026, Dart ranks #3,665 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Dart most popular?

Dart reached its peak popularity in 1956, ranking #2,360 that year with 12 babies given the name.

Is Dart a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Dart?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Dart include Craven, Theoplis, Alon. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Dart

Dart is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1956 and has accumulated 41 births in the dataset. Dart's peak popularity came in 1956 when it ranked #2,360. Use the chart and map above to compare Dart'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.