Dantoni
An Italian given name meaning "Anthony" or "flower" in the Sicilian language.
Name Census estimates that about 10 living Americans carry the first name Dantoni. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Dantoni today is around 48 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Dantoni births was 1979 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Dantoni. 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 Dantoni. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
10
~ 1 in 34,275,434 Americans
Peak year
1979
6 babies that year
Average age
48
years old
1980 SSA rank
#6,447
Tracked since 1979
Popularity
Dantoni: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Dantoni from the 1970s through to the 1980s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1970s, with 6 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Dantoni 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 Dantoni during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Dantoni
The name Dantoni originates from the Italian language and culture. It is believed to have emerged during the Renaissance period in Italy, which spanned from the 14th to the 17th century. The name is a combination of the Italian given name Dante and the Italian suffix "-oni," which was commonly used to form patronymic surnames or to denote a larger size or prominence.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Dantoni can be found in the works of the renowned Italian poet Dante Alighieri, who lived from 1265 to 1321. Dante's literary masterpiece, the "Divine Comedy," has had a profound impact on Italian culture and literature. It is possible that the name Dantoni emerged as a tribute to Dante Alighieri or as a way to honor his legacy.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Dantoni. One of the earliest recorded examples is Dantoni da Treviso, an Italian painter who lived in the 15th century and was known for his frescoes in various churches and palaces across Northern Italy. Another notable figure was Dantoni Manetti, an Italian architect and sculptor who lived from 1457 to 1536 and was renowned for his work on the Medici chapels in Florence.
In the 19th century, Dantoni Vasi was an Italian composer and conductor who lived from 1824 to 1894. He composed several operas and served as the director of the Conservatory of Music in Milan. During the same period, Dantoni Mercatelli (1821-1895) was an Italian sculptor known for his works in marble and bronze.
More recently, Dantoni Griffith (born 1986) is a professional basketball player from the United States who has played for several teams in the National Basketball Association (NBA) and various international leagues. He is known for his versatility and defensive skills on the court.
While the name Dantoni has its roots in Italian culture, it has gained recognition globally, transcending geographical boundaries and cultural barriers. The name carries a rich history and a connection to the artistic and literary heritage of Italy, serving as a testament to the enduring influence of Italian culture on the world.
People
Dantoni + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Dantoni 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
Dantoni: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Dantoni?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 10 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Dantoni 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 34,275,434 US residents.
Is Dantoni a common name?
We classify Dantoni as "Very Rare". It ranks above 28.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 11 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Dantoni most popular?
The single biggest year for Dantoni was 1979, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Dantoni is about 48 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 Dantoni in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Dantoni a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Dantoni 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 Dantoni still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Dantoni 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 Dantoni 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 called Dantoni?
Find out how many people share the name Dantoni on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.