Donte Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Italian
Gender Distribution:
99% Masculine / 1% Feminine
Meaning:
Donte means 'enduring' or 'steadfast'.
Meaning of the Name Donte
Donte is a modern American name derived from the Italian name Dante, which means 'enduring' or 'steadfast'. It is believed to have originated from the Latin name Durans. Donte is a variant spelling that gained popularity in the United States. The name has a strong and confident sound to it, making it a popular choice for boys.
Popularity of the Name Donte
The popularity for the name Donte peaked in popularity in the year 1997 with 589 births, which ranked number 831 out of 24,886 unique names for that year. Donte had the most female births in 1986 with 11, which ranked number 6,155 out of 12,835 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1997 with 589, which ranked number 399 out of 10,811 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Donte has declined sharply over the last ten years from 228 births to 79 births, a decline of -65.35%. Among males, Donte has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 228 births to 79 births, a decline of -65.35%.
Nationwide Popularity of Donte
- 20 Year Trend of Donte: -76.63%
- 10 Year Trend of Donte: -65.35%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Donte: -65.35%
Popularity of Donte by State
For males, Donte was most popular in Northeastern states with 19 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in MD, with 8 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Donte. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | 7 | 2013 | < 5 | N/A |
| MD | 8 | 590 | < 5 | N/A |
| NY | 6 | 1587 | < 5 | N/A |
| PA | 5 | 1245 | < 5 | N/A |
| TX | 5 | 2584 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Donte
- Total Births of Donte: 71 (-10.06%)
- Male Births of Donte: 71 (-10.06%)
Given the downward trend of Donte over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -10.06% decrease in total births, for a total of 71 births in 2024. Male births for Donte have been decreasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 71 male births in 2024, a decrease of -10.06%.