Davonte
Davonte is a boy's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Beloved; modern variation derived from David combined with a contemporary suffix.
Origin and history
Davonte is a modern American name created by combining elements of traditional names like David with contemporary naming patterns. It emerged in the late 20th century in the United States as part of a broader trend of rhythmic, invented names. It remains moderately used for boys across the country.
Popularity in the United States
4,676 babies in the United States have been named Davonte since 1880. It ranks #1812 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1650.
States where it is most popular
- NY (9.1 %)
- IL (8.9 %)
- TX (8.5 %)
- CA (8.4 %)
- FL (7.9 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 66 |
| 1990-2000 | 2,312 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,424 |
| 2010-2019 | 597 |
| 2020-2029 | 277 |
Nicknames
Von, Tae
Fun facts
- Davonte gained momentum in the United States during the late 1980s and 1990s alongside similar names ending in '-onte'.
- The prefix portion 'Dav-' is ultimately rooted in the ancient Hebrew name David, which means 'beloved'.