Dantel
A feminine Persian name meaning "thread" or "lace-like".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Dantel. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Dantel today is around 33 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Dantel births was 1992 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Dantel. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Dantel. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1992
5 babies that year
Average age
33
years old
1992 SSA rank
#8,676
Tracked since 1992
Popularity
Dantel: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Dantel by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Dantel during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Dantel
The given name Dantel originates from the Hebrew language and culture, with its roots tracing back to ancient times. It is believed to be derived from the Hebrew word "dant'l," which means "God is my judge." This name was first recorded in the Old Testament of the Bible, specifically in the Book of Daniel, where it was borne by the prophet Daniel.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Dantel can be found in the biblical narrative of Daniel, a young Hebrew man who was taken captive to Babylon in the 6th century BCE. Daniel gained fame for his ability to interpret dreams and his unwavering faith in God, even in the face of adversity. His name became a symbol of steadfastness and divine wisdom.
Throughout history, several notable figures have carried the name Dantel. In the 4th century CE, Dantel of Tur Abdin was a Syrian Christian priest and hermit who lived in Mesopotamia (modern-day Iraq and Syria). His life and teachings were recorded by his disciple, forming the basis for the development of ascetic monastic traditions in the region.
During the Middle Ages, Dantel the Patrician was a prominent Byzantine statesman and military leader who served under the Emperor Basil II in the late 10th and early 11th centuries. He played a pivotal role in the Byzantine campaigns against the Bulgarians and is credited with contributing to the expansion of the Byzantine Empire's territories.
In the realm of literature, Dantel Defoe (1660-1731) was an English writer, journalist, and pamphleteer, best known for his novel "Robinson Crusoe," which is considered one of the earliest examples of the English novel. His works often explored themes of survival, adventure, and moral introspection.
Another notable figure was Dantel Gabriel Fahrenheit (1686-1736), a German physicist and engineer who invented the mercury thermometer and pioneered the temperature scale that bears his name. His contributions to the field of thermometry had a lasting impact on scientific measurement and paved the way for further advancements in thermodynamics.
During the American Civil War, Dantel Emmett (1815-1904) was a renowned American entertainer, composer, and singer, best known for his popular minstrel song "Dixie." His music played a significant role in shaping the cultural landscape of the era and reflected the sentiments of the Southern states.
These are just a few examples of the diverse and notable individuals throughout history who have borne the name Dantel, each leaving their mark in various fields and contributing to the rich tapestry of human civilization.
People
Dantel + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Dantel as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with D
Other first names starting with D with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Dantel: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Dantel?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Dantel going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Dantel a common name?
We classify Dantel as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Dantel most popular?
The single biggest year for Dantel was 1992, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Dantel is about 33 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Dantel in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Dantel a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Dantel in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Dantel still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Dantel in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Dantel can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are named Dantel?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.