Holding steady.
Popularity of Delontae since 1985
Babies named Delontae per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 66 |
| 2000s | 33 |
| 2010s | 63 |
| 2020s | 10 |
Meaning & origin
Delontae is a modern American invention, first recorded in 1985. It fits a pattern of creative names using the "De-" prefix combined with a second element, here "Lontae." The name saw a modest peak in 2011, the year it was most frequently given, though it has never entered the national top 1000. Its trajectory has remained stable, with sporadic usage across the decades. As a recent coinage, Delontae lacks deep historical roots but reflects contemporary naming trends toward distinctiveness and phonetic appeal.
Delontae is a modern American coinage, likely formed by combining the popular prefix "De-" with the name "Lontae" or as a variation of names like Delonte. First recorded in the United States in 1985, it saw modest use peaking in 2011.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Dell, Lonnie, Tae
Sibling names for Delontae
Names that share Delontae's style, for a brother or sister.
