Devante
Devante is a boy's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Modern creation, likely blending the prefix 'De-' with Dante (meaning 'enduring').
Origin and history
Devante is a modern American name that emerged in the late 20th century, popularized partly by contemporary R&B music culture. It is often created as an inventive blend using popular name prefixes like 'De-' combined with names like Dante or modern phonetic endings. The name saw peak popularity in the 1990s in the United States and remains in steady, moderate use.
Popularity in the United States
8,307 babies in the United States have been named Devante since 1880. It ranks #1323 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1579.
States where it is most popular
- TX (10 %)
- NY (8.4 %)
- FL (7.7 %)
- CA (6.9 %)
- IL (6.5 %)
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 | 27 |
| 1990-2000 | 5,988 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,189 |
| 2010-2019 | 755 |
| 2020-2029 | 348 |
Famous people named Devante
- Devante Parker: Athlete, NFL Player
Nicknames
Vante, Tae
Fun facts
- The name rose sharply in U.S. popularity during the early 1990s, influenced by musician DeVante Swing of the R&B group Jodeci.
- Devante reached its highest national rankings in the United States during the mid-1990s.