Donte
Boy name · #1982 in 2025 · Very rare
How old is the name Donte? In official American birth records, Donte has been tracked continuously since 1961, giving it 64 years of documented American history.
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. Source: Official national birth records.
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?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Donte is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "very rare". 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
State-level data for Donte is too sparse in 2025 to rank by rate — in most states its count falls below the SSA's per-state reporting threshold (counts under 5 are withheld).
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
How old is the name Donte?
In official American birth records, the name Donte first appeared in 1961 (over 64 years ago), when 7 newborn boys received the name. It has been tracked in modern national records for 64 years.
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. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "very rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.