Daunte
Daunte is a boy's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Enduring, steadfast, or everlasting.
Origin and history
Daunte is a variant spelling of Dante, which derives from the Latin name Durante, meaning 'enduring' or 'steadfast'. It gained moderate usage in the United States during the late 20th century as a modern phonetic alternative to Dante. Today, it remains a relatively rare choices for boys in the U.S.
Popularity in the United States
1,568 babies in the United States have been named Daunte since 1880. It ranks #3179 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1878.
States where it is most popular
- FL (20.9 %)
- TX (16.4 %)
- CA (13.4 %)
- NY (12.3 %)
- MN (10.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 54 |
| 1980-1990 | 187 |
| 1990-2000 | 258 |
| 2000-2010 | 857 |
| 2010-2019 | 163 |
| 2020-2029 | 49 |
Famous people named Daunte
- Daunte Culpepper: American football player, Athlete
Fun facts
- Daunte is an Americanized phonetic spelling variant of the classic Italian name Dante.
- The name ultimately traces back to the Latin verb 'durare', meaning to endure or last.