Deonte Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
American
Gender Distribution:
99% Masculine / 1% Feminine
Meaning:
Deonte means 'from Dante' and has a contemporary American feel.
Meaning of the Name Deonte
Deonte is a modern American name that is a variant of the name Deontae. It is derived from the combination of the prefix 'De-' meaning 'from' and the name Dante which means 'enduring' or 'steadfast' in Latin. Deonte has a contemporary sound and is often used in African American communities.
Popularity of the Name Deonte
The popularity for the name Deonte peaked in popularity in the year 1995 with 444 births, which ranked number 1,023 out of 23,965 unique names for that year. Deonte had the most female births in 1980 with 7, which ranked number 8,177 out of 12,163 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1995 with 444, which ranked number 487 out of 10,329 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Deonte has declined sharply over the last ten years from 100 births to 62 births, a decline of -38.00%. Among males, Deonte has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 100 births to 62 births, a decline of -38.00%.
Nationwide Popularity of Deonte
- 20 Year Trend of Deonte: -71.56%
- 10 Year Trend of Deonte: -38.00%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Deonte: -38.00%
Popularity of Deonte by State
For males, Deonte was most popular in Midwestern states with 18 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in OH, with 7 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Deonte. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FL | 5 | 1812 | < 5 | N/A |
| IL | 5 | 1279 | < 5 | N/A |
| MI | 6 | 1000 | < 5 | N/A |
| NC | 6 | 1125 | < 5 | N/A |
| OH | 7 | 1030 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Deonte
- Total Births of Deonte: 59 (-4.67%)
- Male Births of Deonte: 59 (-4.67%)
Given the downward trend of Deonte over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -4.67% decrease in total births, for a total of 59 births in 2024. Male births for Deonte have been decreasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 59 male births in 2024, a decrease of -4.67%.