Donte
Boy name · #1982 in 2025 · Uniqueness 81/100
In 2025, 77 baby boys were named Donte, placing it at #1982 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #1198, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 23,377 boys born in 2025 was named Donte.
Babies named Donte per year, 1880–2025. Source: SSA.
The 64-year story
Donte first appears in the Social Security records in 1961, when 7 boys received the name. Its peak came in 1997, when 589 boys were named Donte — good for #400 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Donte against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Donte in class?
Donte scores 81 out of 100 on our uniqueness scale, which blends current rarity with five-year momentum — putting it in the "rare" band. A high score means genuine rarity — your Donte will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Donte is most common
Geography matters for names, and Donte is no exception. In 2025 the states with the most Dontes were CA (7), TX (7), NC (5). Raw counts naturally favor populous states, but the spread still hints at where the name is part of the local naming culture.
Names like Donte
Statistically, parents drawn to Donte tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Deonte, Devonte, Davonte, Dontae, and Vincente.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Donte | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 77 | #1976 |
| 2024 | 80 | #1957 |
| 2023 | 73 | #2047 |
| 2022 | 79 | #1951 |
| 2021 | 109 | #1583 |
| 2020 | 118 | #1460 |
| 2019 | 112 | #1515 |
| 2018 | 117 | #1478 |
| 2017 | 134 | #1335 |
| 2016 | 131 | #1356 |
| 2015 | 154 | #1198 |
| 2014 | 165 | #1147 |
| 2013 | 166 | #1107 |
| 2012 | 229 | #905 |
| 2011 | 208 | #953 |
| 2010 | 221 | #914 |
| 2009 | 296 | #771 |
| 2008 | 281 | #783 |
| 2007 | 315 | #728 |
| 2006 | 300 | #720 |
| 2005 | 328 | #656 |
| 2004 | 318 | #647 |
| 2003 | 362 | #596 |
| 2002 | 338 | #601 |
| 2001 | 366 | #568 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Donte a popular boy name?
Donte ranked #1982 among boys in 2025 with 77 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #1198.
When was the name Donte most popular?
Donte peaked in 1997, when 589 American boys received the name (ranked #400 that year). Since 1997 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Donte?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 23,377 newborn American boys was named Donte. It scores 81/100 on our uniqueness scale (rarity blended with momentum), which we classify as "rare".
Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration name statistics, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect Social Security card applications; names with fewer than 5 occurrences in a state-year are suppressed by the SSA.