Delonte
Delonte is a boy's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Of modern creation, combining the prefix De- with Lonte or inspired by names like Dante.
Origin and history
Delonte is a modern American name created in the late 20th century, likely combining the prefix 'De-' with the name Lonte or inspired by names like Delano and Dante. It gained visibility in the United States primarily through prominent athletes. Today, it remains an uncommon choice for boys.
Popularity in the United States
1,519 babies in the United States have been named Delonte since 1880. It ranks #3221 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1880.
States where it is most popular
- DC (59.8 %)
- MD (29.5 %)
- VA (5.5 %)
- OH (4.6 %)
- GA (0.65 %)
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 | 71 |
| 1980-1990 | 297 |
| 1990-2000 | 553 |
| 2000-2010 | 270 |
| 2010-2019 | 281 |
| 2020-2029 | 47 |
Famous people named Delonte
- Delonte West: Basketball Player
- Delonte Hollowell: Football Player
Fun facts
- The name gained national media coverage in the 2000s primarily through professional basketball player Delonte West.
- Delonte emerged during a popular trend of creating distinctive names using the 'De-' prefix in African American communities.