Holding steady.
Popularity of Shavonte since 1985
Babies named Shavonte per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 45 | 0 |
| 1990s | 176 | 48 |
| 2000s | 12 | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Shavonte entered U.S. birth records in 1985, a period when creative name coinages were on the rise. The name reached its peak popularity in 1993, though it has never been common enough to rank in the national top 1000. Its trajectory has remained stable, meaning it continues to be used at a low but consistent rate. The name did not appear with any frequency in the top states, reflecting its niche appeal. Shavonte belongs to the 1990s decade stylistically, a time when invented names with melodic syllables and fashionable suffixes were popular. While its exact meaning is unclear, its construction reflects a broader trend in American naming of blending existing sounds to create fresh, distinctive names.
Shavonte is a modern American coinage that emerged in the late 20th century. It appears to blend elements of existing names such as Shavon or Shavonne with the fashionable -onte suffix found in names like Yvonne or Myonte. The name first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1985 and peaked in popularity in 1993, but it has remained relatively rare since then.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Shay, Vonte
Variants: Shavontae, Shavontay
Sibling names for Shavonte
Names that share Shavonte's style, for a brother or sister.
