“The name 'Dauntae' is a modern American variant of the name 'Dante', which is derived from the Latin name 'Durante' meaning "enduring" or "steadfast." It is primarily used in African American and English-speaking cultures, with no specific religious affiliation, though it carries historical resonance from the medieval Italian poet Dante Alighieri.”
Latin · Boy · 1 syllable
D
Rare
Popularity & facts
Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderBoy
US Rank#10,981
TrendFalling ↓
Peak year2004
Syllables1
OriginLatin
LanguageEnglish
CultureAfrican American
Letters7
Numerology3 Chaldean 8
Global rank#63,093
Popularity over time
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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data
About the name Dauntae
The name 'Dauntae' is a modern American variant of the name 'Dante', which is derived from the Latin name 'Durante' meaning "enduring" or "steadfast." It is primarily used in African American and English-speaking cultures, with no specific religious affiliation, though it carries historical resonance from the medieval Italian poet Dante Alighieri.
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Etymology
The name 'Dauntae' is a modern American variant of the name 'Dante', which is derived from the Latin name 'Durante' meaning "enduring" or "steadfast." It is primarily used in African American and English-speaking cultures, with no specific religious affiliation, though it carries historical resonance from the medieval Italian poet Dante Alighieri.
Dauntae currently ranks #10,981 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2004.
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