Declining since 1993, #2,390 for boys today.
Popularity of Devante since 1987
Babies named Devante per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 27 |
| 1990s | 5,988 |
| 2000s | 1,189 |
| 2010s | 755 |
| 2020s | 348 |
Meaning & origin
Devante first appeared on the U.S. naming scene in 1987, a period that saw many similar-sounding invented names enter the mainstream. It reached its peak rank of 2390 in 1992, with approximately 1 in 30,000 boys receiving the name. Since 1993, its usage has steadily declined, reflecting broader trends in naming preferences. The name was most common in Virginia, North Carolina, and Ohio during its peak years. Though its etymology is uncertain, Devante fits within a pattern of African American name coinage from the late 20th century, blending stylistic elements from French and popular culture.
Devante first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1987, coinciding with the rise of similar invented names like DeShawn and DeAndre. It resembles the French surname Devant (meaning 'before') or may be a respelling of DeVante, itself a brand name from the 1990s. The name gained modest popularity in African American communities in the 1990s but has since declined.
Where Devante 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: Dev, Vante
Sibling names for Devante
Names that share Devante's style, for a brother or sister.
