Donte
boy name#1976 in 2025Donte entered the US charts in 1961, peaked at #400 in 1997, ranks #1976 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1961–2025
#1976
rank today
#400
peak (1997)
77
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1960s | #2713 |
| 1970s | #752 |
| 1980s | #461 |
| 1990s | #448 |
| 2000s | #659 |
| 2010s | #1191 |
| 2020s | #1829 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Donte has been most popular in California, New York, Pennsylvania.
Living bearers
About 15,000 people named Donte are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Donte alive today was born around 1995, making them about 30 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Donte in 2025?
- Donte ranks #1976 among US boy names in 2025, with 77 babies given the name.
- When was the name Donte most popular?
- Donte peaked in 1997, reaching #400 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Donte with classmates?
- Donte will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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