Total births
36
Boys' name · since 1985
Dantavius
Since 1985, U.S. Social Security records show 36 babies named Dantavius, peaking in 1992. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 36
- total births
- 1985–1994
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 69%
- born in that decade
Dantavius is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 36 have been recorded since 1985.
Social Security Administration records show Dantavius recorded 36 times among boys since 1985, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1990s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1985 to 1994.
- 36 total births
- 1985–1994 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 69% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
36 boys have been named Dantavius since 1985, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 1994.
- 36
- total births
- 1985–1994
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 69%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
69% of everyone ever named Dantavius was born in this single decade.
1992
Single peak year
8 babies were named Dantavius in 1992 - its busiest year on record.
Dantavius's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Dantavius's SSA record in two at 1992 and the more recent half accounts for 53% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 47%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1985, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1992 peak of 8, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Dantavius at a glance
Last recorded 1994Peak year
1992
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1985
Dantavius popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1985–1994
- Peak year (1992)
- 8
- Annual births at peak, across 10 years of records
Dantavius by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Dantavius's strongest decade.
25 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 69% of all-time use.
Dantavius births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s
1980s
11 births
- 1990s
1990s
25 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 25 births (69% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Dantavius? ▼
Dantavius has been given to 36 babies in the U.S. since 1985, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1994. 8 babies were born in 1992, its single highest year.
When was Dantavius most popular? ▼
Dantavius was most popular in the 1990s decade with 25 total births. The single peak year was 1992.
How long has the name Dantavius been used? ▼
Records for Dantavius go back to 1985, giving 10 years of history through 1994.
What names are similar to Dantavius? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Daniel, Danny, Dan, Dana, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
Keep exploring Dantavius
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Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Dantavius
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Dan Boy
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Dana Boy
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Dante Boy
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Compare Dantavius side by side: Dantavius vs Daniel Dantavius vs Danny Dantavius vs Dan
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1985–1994 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Dantavius: Baby Name Since 1985 - 36 Births, Peak 1992." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/dantavius. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Dantavius draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.