Davontae Boy

Popularity: #921 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: duh-VON-tay /dəˈvɒn.teɪ/

Origin: American; African American

Meaning: Derived from the name Davon, possibly meaning 'beloved' or 'dear'.

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Davontae is a modern American invention, likely derived from the name David, which has Hebrew origins. The Hebrew name David (דָּוִד) means "beloved" and has been used since biblical times, notably associated with King David, a significant figure in Jewish, Christian, and Islamic traditions.

The name made its way into Latin as "Davidus" and subsequently into Old French as "David," before being adopted into English. The addition of the suffix "-tae" in Davontae reflects a trend in contemporary naming practices that often blend traditional names with unique phonetic elements to create distinctive identities.

Historically, the name David has been borne by numerous notable figures, including saints and monarchs. In the Christian tradition, David is revered as a prophet and a king, and his story is recounted in the Old Testament, particularly in the books of Samuel and Psalms.

The name gained prominence in various cultures due to its biblical roots, with translations appearing in significant works such as the King James Bible in the early 17th century, which further solidified its place in Western naming conventions. Culturally, the name David has resonated through centuries, symbolizing strength, leadership, and divine favor.

It has been associated with various artistic and literary works, including the famous statue by Michelangelo, which represents the biblical David's triumph over Goliath. The name Davontae, while a modern adaptation, carries the weight of its historical predecessor, David, and reflects a broader trend of creativity in naming that seeks to honor traditional roots while embracing contemporary identity.

Sibling suggestions

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Davontae was first seen in the United States in 1988.

Davontae has ranked as high as #2770 nationally, which occurred in 1992, and has been most popular in Michigan, Illinois, Ohio, California, and Florida.

In the past 5 years the name Davontae has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Davontae is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Davontae was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Davontae.

Year Total Births Boy
2025 17 17
2024 16 16
2023 20 20
2022 19 19
2021 23 23
2020 24 24
2019 26 26
2018 31 31
2017 24 24
2016 30 30
2015 26 26
2014 34 34
2013 33 33
2012 32 32
2011 34 34
2010 34 34
2009 40 40
2008 54 54
2007 50 50
2006 68 68
2005 55 55
2004 61 61
2003 54 54
2002 63 63
2001 51 51
2000 68 68
1999 55 55
1998 47 47
1997 58 58
1996 66 66
1995 62 62
1994 69 69
1993 78 78
1992 90 90
1991 21 21
1990 11 11
1989 5 5
1988 5 5

Top States for Davontae (2019)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
OH 5
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