Deonte
Boy name · #2401 in 2025 · Uniqueness 83/100
Deonte ranks #2401 among American boys' names as of 2025, with 57 newborns given the name that year. A decade ago it stood at #1815, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 31,579 boys born in 2025 was named Deonte.
The 52-year story
Deonte first appears in the Social Security records in 1973, when 6 boys received the name. Its peak came in 1995, when 444 boys were named Deonte — good for #487 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.
Babies named Deonte per year, 1880–2025. Source: SSA.
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Uniqueness: will there be another Deonte in class?
Deonte scores 83 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 Deonte will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Deonte is most common
Geography matters for names, and Deonte is no exception. In 2025 the states with the most Deontes were OH (6), SC (5), TX (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 Deonte
Statistically, parents drawn to Deonte tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Donte, Davonte, Devonte, Devante, and Javonte.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Deonte | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 57 | #2390 |
| 2024 | 55 | #2476 |
| 2023 | 50 | #2614 |
| 2022 | 63 | #2269 |
| 2021 | 69 | #2096 |
| 2020 | 84 | #1788 |
| 2019 | 91 | #1723 |
| 2018 | 75 | #1959 |
| 2017 | 72 | #1977 |
| 2016 | 75 | #1936 |
| 2015 | 82 | #1815 |
| 2014 | 91 | #1679 |
| 2013 | 81 | #1782 |
| 2012 | 100 | #1575 |
| 2011 | 103 | #1533 |
| 2010 | 116 | #1425 |
| 2009 | 112 | #1488 |
| 2008 | 145 | #1211 |
| 2007 | 161 | #1120 |
| 2006 | 140 | #1194 |
| 2005 | 158 | #1048 |
| 2004 | 160 | #1022 |
| 2003 | 194 | #879 |
| 2002 | 218 | #790 |
| 2001 | 263 | #685 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Deonte a popular boy name?
Deonte ranked #2401 among boys in 2025 with 57 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #1815.
When was the name Deonte most popular?
Deonte peaked in 1995, when 444 American boys received the name (ranked #487 that year). Since 1995 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Deonte?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 31,579 newborn American boys was named Deonte. It scores 83/100 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.