Devonte Boy
Origin(s)
Pronunciationdeh-VON-tay / /dɪˈvɒnteɪ/African American; English
Meaning
Derived from the name Devon; English: 'defending' or 'poet'
Historical & Cultural Background
Devonte is a modern name that emerged in the United States, particularly within African American communities. It is often considered a variation of the name Devon, which has English roots. The name reflects a trend of creating unique names by altering existing ones to fit cultural identities.
Trend Summary
Devonte has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, particularly in the late 20th century.
Similar Names
Variants
- Devon
- Devonte
International Variants
- Devon (English)
- Devan (Irish)
Famous people named Devonte
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Fictional characters named Devonte
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Devonte was first seen in the United States in 1980. Devonte has ranked as high as #423 nationally, which occurred in 1992, and has been most popular in Florida, Illinois, Texas, Georgia, and New York. In the past 5 years the name Devonte has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Devonte (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 16 | |
| FL | 9 | |
| TN | 8 | |
| MS | 6 | |
| MI | 5 | |
| SC | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1980 | 10 |
| 1981 | 13 |
| 1982 | 13 |
| 1983 | 10 |
| 1984 | 11 |
| 1985 | 20 |
| 1986 | 30 |
| 1987 | 41 |
| 1988 | 57 |
| 1989 | 70 |
| 1990 | 94 |
| 1991 | 260 |
| 1992 | 1,325 |
| 1993 | 1,093 |
| 1994 | 977 |
| 1995 | 872 |
| 1996 | 681 |
| 1997 | 561 |
| 1998 | 519 |
| 1999 | 486 |
| 2000 | 456 |
| 2001 | 370 |
| 2002 | 311 |
| 2003 | 291 |
| 2004 | 233 |
| 2005 | 221 |
| 2006 | 243 |
| 2007 | 205 |
| 2008 | 177 |
| 2009 | 156 |
| 2010 | 150 |
| 2011 | 149 |
| 2012 | 131 |
| 2013 | 128 |
| 2014 | 127 |
| 2015 | 129 |
| 2016 | 133 |
| 2017 | 137 |
| 2018 | 127 |
| 2019 | 114 |
| 2020 | 119 |
| 2021 | 117 |
| 2022 | 111 |
| 2023 | 110 |
| 2024 | 100 |