Declining since 1993, #6,143 for boys today.
Popularity of Davante since 1989
Babies named Davante per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 7 |
| 1990s | 800 |
| 2000s | 362 |
| 2010s | 145 |
| 2020s | 101 |
Meaning & origin
Davante is a modern American invention, first recorded in 1989 and reaching its peak popularity in 1992. It has been in decline since 1993, and in 2025 it ranked 6,143rd, given to roughly 1 in 122,005 boys. The name fits a pattern of creative 'Da-' prefixed coinages that arose in the late 20th century, and it remains uncommon enough that it has not appeared among the top states or in any concentrated regional usage.
Davante is a modern American coinage that emerged in the late 20th century, following the trend of creative names beginning with 'Da-'. It is likely a variation of Devante, a name that gained some usage after the R&B singer Devante Swing (born 1969). The name has no historical or linguistic roots before its recent invention.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Dav, Vante
Sibling names for Davante
Names that share Davante's style, for a brother or sister.
