Danton Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: DAN-ton //ˈdæn.tɒn//
Origin: French; English
Meaning: French: from the town of Danton; English: derived from a surname
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Danton is believed to have French origins, deriving from the Old French personal name "Dant," which itself is a diminutive of "Dante," a variant of "Dan". The name Dan has Hebrew roots, originating from the word "dān," meaning "to judge" or "he has judged." This etymological journey reflects a transition through various linguistic stages, from Hebrew to Old French, and eventually into English usage, where it has been adopted as a given name, particularly in the context of historical figures.
Historically, the name Danton is most notably associated with Georges Danton, a prominent figure during the French Revolution in the late 18th century. Danton was a leading revolutionary and is often regarded as one of the founders of the French Republic.
His influence peaked during the early years of the revolution, particularly around 1793, when he played a crucial role in the political landscape of France. His legacy is intertwined with themes of justice and reform, resonating with the original meaning of the name.
Culturally, the name Danton carries connotations of strength and leadership, reflective of its historical associations. The figure of Georges Danton has been immortalized in literature and art, symbolizing the tumultuous spirit of the revolutionary era.
The name's endurance can be attributed to its strong historical roots and the impactful legacy of its most famous bearer. While diminutive forms like "Dan" exist, Danton itself has maintained a distinct identity, often evoking the ideals of justice and change inherent in its etymological background.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Danton was first seen in the United States in 1944.
Danton has ranked as high as #6935 nationally, which occurred in 1989, and has been most popular in .
In the past 5 years the name Danton has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Danton is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Danton was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Danton.
| Year | Total Births | Boy |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 5 | 5 |
| 2018 | 6 | 6 |
| 2016 | 7 | 7 |
| 2014 | 5 | 5 |
| 2013 | 5 | 5 |
| 2012 | 7 | 7 |
| 2011 | 8 | 8 |
| 2010 | 11 | 11 |
| 2009 | 10 | 10 |
| 2008 | 11 | 11 |
| 2007 | 8 | 8 |
| 2006 | 13 | 13 |
| 2005 | 6 | 6 |
| 2004 | 7 | 7 |
| 2003 | 10 | 10 |
| 2002 | 6 | 6 |
| 2001 | 8 | 8 |
| 2000 | 12 | 12 |
| 1999 | 12 | 12 |
| 1998 | 11 | 11 |
| 1997 | 11 | 11 |
| 1996 | 12 | 12 |
| 1995 | 12 | 12 |
| 1994 | 15 | 15 |
| 1993 | 14 | 14 |
| 1992 | 15 | 15 |
| 1991 | 9 | 9 |
| 1990 | 15 | 15 |
| 1989 | 21 | 21 |
| 1988 | 12 | 12 |
| 1987 | 8 | 8 |
| 1986 | 12 | 12 |
| 1985 | 9 | 9 |
| 1984 | 6 | 6 |
| 1983 | 13 | 13 |
| 1981 | 5 | 5 |
| 1980 | 5 | 5 |
| 1979 | 5 | 5 |
| 1977 | 5 | 5 |
| 1976 | 6 | 6 |
| 1975 | 7 | 7 |
| 1973 | 7 | 7 |
| 1972 | 12 | 12 |
| 1971 | 13 | 13 |
| 1970 | 11 | 11 |
| 1969 | 8 | 8 |
| 1968 | 8 | 8 |
| 1966 | 6 | 6 |
| 1965 | 7 | 7 |
| 1964 | 6 | 6 |
| 1963 | 7 | 7 |
| 1962 | 8 | 8 |
| 1961 | 9 | 9 |
| 1960 | 7 | 7 |
| 1959 | 9 | 9 |
| 1958 | 6 | 6 |
| 1957 | 7 | 7 |
| 1953 | 10 | 10 |
| 1952 | 5 | 5 |
| 1951 | 8 | 8 |
| 1950 | 5 | 5 |
| 1949 | 10 | 10 |
| 1948 | 6 | 6 |
| 1946 | 5 | 5 |
| 1944 | 5 | 5 |
Top States for Danton
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