Total births
628
Boys' name · since 1977
Dantrell
Since 1977, U.S. Social Security records show 628 babies named Dantrell, peaking in 1993. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 628
- total births
- 1977–2021
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 43%
- born in that decade
Dantrell sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 628 recorded since 1977.
Social Security Administration records show Dantrell recorded 628 times among boys since 1977, 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 1977 to 2021.
- 628 total births
- 1977–2021 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 43% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
628 boys have been named Dantrell since 1977, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2021.
- 628
- total births
- 1977–2021
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 43%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
43% of everyone ever named Dantrell was born in this single decade.
1993
Single peak year
66 babies were named Dantrell in 1993 - its busiest year on record.
Dantrell's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Dantrell's full recorded timeline at 2000, 41% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 59% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1977, with just 6 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1993 peak of 66 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Dantrell at a glance
Last recorded 2021Peak year
1993
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1977
Dantrell popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1977–2021
- Peak year (1993)
- 66
- Annual births at peak, across 45 years of records
Dantrell by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Dantrell's strongest decade.
272 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 43% of all-time use.
Dantrell births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 20
1970s
20 births
- 1980s 78
1980s
78 births
- 1990s
1990s
272 births
- 2000s
2000s
149 births
- 2010s 94
2010s
94 births
- 2020s 15
2020s
15 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 272 births (43% of all-time use).
How Dantrell compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Dantrell's total volume
Dantrell vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Dantrell by state
Where Dantrell concentrates geographically, total births since 1977
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Dantrell? ▼
Since 1977, Social Security records show 628 babies named Dantrell. The most recent recorded year was 2021. Its busiest year on record was 1993, with 66 births.
When was Dantrell most popular? ▼
Dantrell was most popular in the 1990s decade with 272 total births. The single peak year was 1993.
Where is Dantrell most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Dantrell are Illinois (160 births), Texas (5 births).
How long has the name Dantrell been used? ▼
Dantrell has been recorded in Social Security data since 1977, spanning 45 years of data through 2021.
What names are similar to Dantrell? ▼
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 Dantrell's data
- Dantrell's decade-level peak was the 1990s (272 total births); usage has since declined to 15 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Illinois records the most Dantrells (160 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 Dantrell
Nearby Names Like Dantrell
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Dantrell
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 Dantrell side by side: Dantrell vs Daniel Dantrell vs Danny Dantrell vs Dan
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1977–2021 (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. "Dantrell: Baby Name Since 1977 - 628 Births, Peak 1993." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/dantrell. 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 Dantrell 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.