Holding steady.
Popularity of Ladonte since 1983
Babies named Ladonte per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 23 |
| 1990s | 99 |
| 2000s | 32 |
| 2010s | 16 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Ladonte is a modern invented name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1983, a time when coined names with the La- prefix were gaining popularity. Its peak year was 1993, after which usage remained steady but low, reflecting a stable trajectory into the 2020s. The name has not ranked in the top 1000 since its debut, and its 1-in-N rate is too low to calculate. Ladonte is almost exclusively given to boys, fitting a pattern of creative naming seen in African American communities. It has not been recorded in any top states, indicating a scattered and infrequent use nationwide.
Ladonte is a modern invented name, likely formed by combining the popular prefix La- with the name Donte or a similar-sounding element. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1983 and saw modest use during the 1990s, peaking in 1993. Its structure mirrors other modern coinages like Ladarius or Lavonte, which were fashionable in African American communities during that era.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lad, Donte
Variants: LaDonte, Ladonté
Sibling names for Ladonte
Names that share Ladonte's style, for a brother or sister.
