Dionte
Dionte is a boy's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Child of Dionysus, or enduring.
Origin and history
Dionte is a contemporary American masculine name derived as a modern variation of Dion or Dante. It gained usage in the late 20th century in the United States. Today, it remains a distinctive, modern name with moderate usage.
Popularity in the United States
3,143 babies in the United States have been named Dionte since 1880. It ranks #2300 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1804.
States where it is most popular
- IL (26.5 %)
- OH (14.6 %)
- MI (14 %)
- CA (8.1 %)
- FL (5.9 %)
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 | 102 |
| 1980-1990 | 575 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,352 |
| 2000-2010 | 680 |
| 2010-2019 | 311 |
| 2020-2029 | 123 |
Famous people named Dionte
- Dionte Johnson: Athlete, Football Player
Fun facts
- Dionte blends elements of the classical Greek name Dion with the enduring Latin-derived name Dante.
- The name saw its highest levels of adoption in the United States during the late 1990s and early 2000s.