Danton Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationDAN-ton / /ˈdæn.tɒn/French; English
Meaning
French: from the town of Danton; English: derived from a surname
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Danton is of French origin, associated with the historical figure Georges Danton, a leading figure in the early stages of the French Revolution. It has been used as both a first name and a surname. The name has gained some popularity in English-speaking countries, particularly in the 20th century.
Trend Summary
The name Danton has seen limited popularity in the United States, with occasional usage but no significant trends.
Similar Names
Variants
- Dant
- Danty
International Variants
- Danton (French)
Famous people named Danton
Danton H. W. was an American artist recognized for his contributions to contemporary art.
Fictional characters named Danton
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Danton was first seen in the United States in 1944. Danton has ranked as high as #1175 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)
Top States for Danton
No state data available for this year.
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1944 | 5 |
| 1946 | 5 |
| 1948 | 6 |
| 1949 | 10 |
| 1950 | 5 |
| 1951 | 8 |
| 1952 | 5 |
| 1953 | 10 |
| 1957 | 7 |
| 1958 | 6 |
| 1959 | 9 |
| 1960 | 7 |
| 1961 | 9 |
| 1962 | 8 |
| 1963 | 7 |
| 1964 | 6 |
| 1965 | 7 |
| 1966 | 6 |
| 1968 | 8 |
| 1969 | 8 |
| 1970 | 11 |
| 1971 | 13 |
| 1972 | 12 |
| 1973 | 7 |
| 1975 | 7 |
| 1976 | 6 |
| 1977 | 5 |
| 1979 | 5 |
| 1980 | 5 |
| 1981 | 5 |
| 1983 | 13 |
| 1984 | 6 |
| 1985 | 9 |
| 1986 | 12 |
| 1987 | 8 |
| 1988 | 12 |
| 1989 | 21 |
| 1990 | 15 |
| 1991 | 9 |
| 1992 | 15 |
| 1993 | 14 |
| 1994 | 15 |
| 1995 | 12 |
| 1996 | 12 |
| 1997 | 11 |
| 1998 | 11 |
| 1999 | 12 |
| 2000 | 12 |
| 2001 | 8 |
| 2002 | 6 |
| 2003 | 10 |
| 2004 | 7 |
| 2005 | 6 |
| 2006 | 13 |
| 2007 | 8 |
| 2008 | 11 |
| 2009 | 10 |
| 2010 | 11 |
| 2011 | 8 |
| 2012 | 7 |
| 2013 | 5 |
| 2014 | 5 |
| 2016 | 7 |
| 2018 | 6 |
| 2022 | 5 |