Declining since 1995, #2,390 for boys today.
Popularity of Deonte since 1973
Babies named Deonte per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 142 |
| 1980s | 1,111 |
| 1990s | 3,810 |
| 2000s | 1,871 |
| 2010s | 886 |
| 2020s | 378 |
Meaning & origin
Deonte is a modern invented name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1973, reflecting the late 20th-century trend of creating distinctive names with the prefix De-. It reached its peak popularity in 1995, when it was ranked 2390 and given to about 1 in every 29966 newborns. Since that peak year, its usage has steadily fallen, aligning with the broader decline of similar De- prefixed names. The states with the highest relative usage are South Carolina, Ohio, and Texas, suggesting a concentration in the South and Midwest. While its exact meaning is unknown, Deonte has been embraced particularly within African American communities as part of a tradition of unique and phonetically appealing names.
Deonte first appears in U.S. birth records in 1973 and is likely a modern coinage, possibly influenced by the popularity of names beginning with De- (e.g., DeShawn, DeMarco) combined with the suffix -onte reminiscent of Dante or Monte. Its rise in the 1990s, peaking in 1995 at rank 2390 with about 1 in 29966 births, reflects the creative naming trends of that era.
Where Deonte is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: D, Deon
Sibling names for Deonte
Names that share Deonte's style, for a brother or sister.
