Diontae
Diontae is a boy's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Child of Dionysus or dedicated to Dionysus.
Origin and history
Diontae is a modern American name created as an elaboration of Dion, derived ultimately from the Greek name Dionysios. It gained popularity in the late 20th century in the United States, especially within African American communities. The name carries classical roots linked to the Greek god of wine and celebration.
Popularity in the United States
711 babies in the United States have been named Diontae since 1880. It ranks #3965 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1880.
States where it is most popular
- IL (33.3 %)
- MI (29.5 %)
- OH (16.7 %)
- CA (7.7 %)
- TX (6.4 %)
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 | 99 |
| 1990-2000 | 235 |
| 2000-2010 | 211 |
| 2010-2019 | 119 |
| 2020-2029 | 47 |
Famous people named Diontae
- Diontae Johnson: Athlete, Football Player
Fun facts
- Diontae represents a 20th-century American naming pattern of adding modern suffixes like '-tae' to traditional roots like Dion.
- The root Dion traces back to Dionysus, the ancient Greek god of wine, theater, and festivity.