Holding steady.
Popularity of Deionte since 1991
Babies named Deionte per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 191 |
| 2000s | 83 |
| 2010s | 5 |
| 2020s | 5 |
Meaning & origin
Deionte is a modern American invention, part of a wave of creatively spelled names that emerged in the late 20th century. It first appeared in Social Security records in 1991, a time when parents were increasingly drawn to distinctively sounding names. The name reached its highest usage in 1996, reflecting the peak of its brief popularity. Since then, usage has remained stable, though it has never broken into the national top 1,000. As a name without deep historical roots, Deionte stands as a product of its era, appealing to those seeking a unique identity for their child.
Deionte is a modern American coinage, likely inspired by the name Dionte or Deion, which themselves are respellings of Dion or Deon. It follows a pattern of creating distinctive names by adding the trendy suffix -te. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1991 and saw its peak usage in 1996, reflecting the late 20th-century fashion for names with a melodic, blended sound.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Deon, Deion
Sibling names for Deionte
Names that share Deionte's style, for a brother or sister.
