Declining since 1997, #8,243 for boys today.
Popularity of Jonte since 1977
Babies named Jonte per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 19 | 47 |
| 1980s | 111 | 260 |
| 1990s | 84 | 455 |
| 2000s | 12 | 300 |
| 2010s | 0 | 151 |
| 2020s | 0 | 50 |
Meaning & origin
Jonte is a modern name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1977. It reached its highest popularity in 1997, ranking around 8,243 in recent years. The name is part of a trend of invented names blending traditional roots with contemporary suffixes. With an occurrence rate of about 1 in 189,786 in 2025, Jonte has seen a decline since its peak in the 1990s. It has no strong regional concentration, as top states are absent from its records. Its adoption reflects broader naming patterns favoring unique, phonetically appealing constructions.
Jonte is a modern invented name, possibly a blend of Jon (a short form of Jonathan or John) and the fashionable suffix -te. It emerged in the United States in the late 20th century, first recorded in 1977, and saw peak usage in the 1990s.
Sibling names for Jonte
Names that share Jonte's style, for a brother or sister.
