Dantrell
A masculine name derived from the French word "dandy", suggesting elegance or style.
Name Census estimates that about 614 living Americans carry the first name Dantrell. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Dantrell today is around 27 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Dantrell births was 1993 (66 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Dantrell. 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.
People living today
614
~ 1 in 558,232 Americans
Peak year
1993
66 babies that year
Average age
27
years old
2021 SSA rank
#9,002
Tracked since 1977
Popularity
Dantrell: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Dantrell from the 1970s through to the 2020s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 272 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1990s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Dantrell 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 Dantrell during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Dantrells live
Origin
Meaning and history of Dantrell
The name Dantrell is a relatively modern name that emerged in the 20th century, primarily in the United States. It is believed to have originated as a combination of the names Dante and Terrell, both of which have their own distinct origins and meanings.
Dante is an Italian name derived from the Latin name "Durans," meaning "enduring" or "lasting." It gained prominence due to the renowned Italian poet Dante Alighieri (1265-1321), author of the epic poem "The Divine Comedy." Terrell, on the other hand, is an English surname that has been used as a given name, particularly in African American communities. It is derived from the Old English word "terri," meaning "territory" or "land."
While there are no direct historical references to the name Dantrell in ancient texts or religious scriptures, it is possible that the name was created by blending the two existing names, Dante and Terrell, to form a unique and distinctive moniker. This practice of name blending became more common in the 20th century as parents sought to create unique names for their children.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Dantrell can be found in the United States in the late 20th century. However, due to its relatively recent emergence, there are limited historical records or famous individuals associated with this name from earlier periods.
Nonetheless, here are five notable individuals who have borne the name Dantrell:
1. Dantrell Dexter (born 1979), an American professional basketball player who played in the NBA and various international leagues.
2. Dantrell Barkley (born 1974), a former American football defensive back who played in the NFL for the Denver Broncos and Atlanta Falcons.
3. Dantrell Davis (born 1990), an American professional basketball player who has played in various international leagues.
4. Dantrell Burnette (born 1994), an American professional basketball player who currently plays in the NBA G League.
5. Dantrell Greer (born 1986), an American former professional basketball player who played in various international leagues.
While the name Dantrell may not have a long and storied history, its unique blend of existing names and its increasing popularity in recent decades have contributed to its distinctive character and appeal.
People
Dantrell + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Dantrell 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
Dantrell: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Dantrell?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 614 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Dantrell 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 558,232 US residents.
Is Dantrell a common name?
We classify Dantrell as "Very Rare". It ranks above 86.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 628 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Dantrell most popular?
The single biggest year for Dantrell was 1993, when 66 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Dantrell is about 27 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Dantrell a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Dantrell 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.
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.