Total births
19
Boys' name · since 1992
Dantrel
Dantrel has 19 recorded births since 1992 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1994 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 19
- total births
- 1992–1994
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 100%
- born in that decade
Dantrel sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 19 recorded since 1992.
Social Security Administration records show Dantrel recorded 19 times among boys since 1992, 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 1992 to 1994.
- 19 total births
- 1992–1994 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 100% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
19 boys have been named Dantrel since 1992, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 1994.
- 19
- total births
- 1992–1994
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 100%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
100% of everyone ever named Dantrel was born in this single decade.
1994
Single peak year
7 babies were named Dantrel in 1994 - its busiest year on record.
Dantrel's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Dantrel's SSA record in two at 1993 and the more recent half accounts for 68% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 32%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1992, with only 6 births recorded -- set against the 1994 peak of 7, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Dantrel at a glance
Last recorded 1994Peak year
1994
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1992
Dantrel popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1992–1994
- Peak year (1994)
- 7
- Annual births at peak, across 3 years of records
Dantrel by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Dantrel's strongest decade.
19 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 100% of all-time use.
Dantrel births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s
1990s
19 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 19 births (100% of all-time use).
Dantrel by state
Where Dantrel concentrates geographically, total births since 1992
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Illinois | | 5 | 26.3% |
Illinois share of Dantrel's total US births 26.3%
5 of 19 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Dantrel? ▼
Dantrel has been given to 19 babies in the U.S. since 1992, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1994. 7 babies were born in 1994, its single highest year.
When was Dantrel most popular? ▼
Dantrel was most popular in the 1990s decade with 19 total births. The single peak year was 1994.
Where is Dantrel most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Dantrel are Illinois (5 births).
How long has the name Dantrel been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Dantrel since 1992 -- 3 years through the most recent 1994 data.
What names are similar to Dantrel? ▼
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.
What to do with Dantrel's data
- Illinois records the most Dantrels (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Illinois names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Dantrel
Nearby Names Like Dantrel
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Dantrel
Daniel Boy
#16 1,982,812 births
Danny Boy
#636 286,648 births
Dan Boy
#1921 106,554 births
Dana Boy
#4201 53,287 births
Dante Boy
#322 51,587 births
Compare Dantrel side by side: Dantrel vs Daniel Dantrel vs Danny Dantrel 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, 1992–1994 (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. "Dantrel: Baby Name Since 1992 - 19 Births, Peak 1994." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/dantrel. 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 Dantrel 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.