Holding steady.
Popularity of Adonte since 1988
Babies named Adonte per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 13 |
| 1990s | 80 |
| 2000s | 71 |
| 2010s | 8 |
| 2020s | 5 |
Meaning & origin
Adonte first appeared on U.S. birth records in 1988, a modern invention with no clear etymological roots in any established language. The name reached its peak popularity in 2002 and has since maintained a stable trajectory at very low frequency. Its structure suggests it may be an elaboration of the name Dontae, itself a variant of Dante, or formed by combining the fashionable prefix A- with the popular suffix -onte. Adonte has not been recorded as a top name in any state, and its usage remains rare nationwide, making it an uncommon choice for parents seeking a distinctive yet familiar-sounding name.
Adonte is a modern coinage, first appearing in U.S. records in 1988. It likely emerged as a creative respelling or elaboration of names like Dontae or Dante, possibly influenced by the fashionable prefix 'A-' and the suffix '-onte'. Its usage peaked in 2002 and has remained relatively stable at low frequency.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Addy, Donte, Ade
Sibling names for Adonte
Names that share Adonte's style, for a brother or sister.
