Dantrell
Every Dantrell since 1977 — 628 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Dantrell
Dantrell is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1977, 628 American babies have been named Dantrell. Its peak came in 1993, when 66 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Dantrell stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Dantrell year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | 8 | #9,002 |
| 2020 | 7 | #9,795 |
| 2019 | 8 | #9,072 |
| 2018 | — | — |
| 2017 | 18 | #5,145 |
| 2016 | 11 | #7,253 |
| 2015 | 9 | #8,187 |
| 2014 | 8 | #8,952 |
| 2013 | 9 | #8,263 |
| 2012 | 10 | #7,669 |
| 2011 | 10 | #7,621 |
| 2010 | 11 | #7,184 |
| 2009 | 9 | #8,444 |
| 2008 | 9 | #8,451 |
| 2007 | 33 | #3,322 |
| 2006 | 13 | #6,180 |
| 2005 | 10 | #7,228 |
| 2004 | 20 | #4,298 |
| 2003 | 14 | #5,331 |
| 2002 | 16 | #4,748 |
| 2001 | 14 | #5,187 |
| 2000 | 11 | #5,997 |
| 1995 | 25 | #2,862 |
| 1990 | 13 | #4,220 |
| 1985 | 10 | #4,114 |
| 1980 | — | — |
| 1975 | — | — |
| 1970 | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — |
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| 1925 | — | — |
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| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Dantrell in 2025?
Dantrell did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Dantrell?
628 babies have been named Dantrell in the United States since 1977, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Dantrell most popular?
Dantrell peaked in 1993, when 66 newborns received the name.
Is Dantrell a boy or girl name?
Dantrell is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Dantrell rising or falling?
Dantrell is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.