Deonte
Deonte is a boy's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Modern invention; possibly derived from Dante ('enduring') or Dion ('belonging to Dionysus').
Origin and history
Deonte is a modern American name created by combining the popular prefix De- with names like Dante or Dion. It gained noticeable usage in the late 20th century in the United States. It remains a recognizable given name with a rhythmic, distinct cadence.
Popularity in the United States
8,198 babies in the United States have been named Deonte since 1880. It ranks #1339 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1550.
States where it is most popular
- IL (12.4 %)
- MI (10.1 %)
- OH (9.5 %)
- GA (8.5 %)
- CA (7.2 %)
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 | 142 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,111 |
| 1990-2000 | 3,810 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,871 |
| 2010-2019 | 886 |
| 2020-2029 | 378 |
Famous people named Deonte
- Deonte Thompson: American football player
- Deonte Banks: American football player
- Deonte Burton: Basketball player
Nicknames
Tae, Tay, Dee
Fun facts
- Deonte experienced its highest U.S. popularity during the 1990s as modern prefix-style names trended nationwide.
- The name blends the Romance-influenced prefix 'De-' with classical roots derived from Dante or Dionysus.