Jonte Unisex
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: JON-tay /dʒɒnˈteɪ/
Origin: Hebrew; African American Vernacular English
Meaning: Hebrew: God is gracious; African American Vernacular English: a modern variation of Jonathan
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Jonte is believed to be a modern variant of the name Jonathan, which has its roots in the Hebrew name Yehonatan, meaning "Yahweh has given." This name was transliterated into Greek as Iōanthan and later into Latin as Jonathan, before making its way into Old French and subsequently into English. The evolution of the name reflects a common linguistic pattern where names are adapted across cultures and languages, often retaining their original meanings while acquiring new forms.
Jonte can be seen as a diminutive or affectionate form, emerging in contemporary contexts as a unique variant of Jonathan. Historically, the name Jonathan appears in the Hebrew Bible, notably as the son of King Saul and a close friend of David, a significant figure in Jewish history.
This biblical association has contributed to the name's enduring presence in various cultures. The name Jonathan has been used throughout the centuries, appearing in various forms in different languages and cultures, including the Latin Vulgate and the King James Bible, which helped to popularize biblical names in English-speaking regions during the early 17th century.
Culturally, names derived from Jonathan, including Jonte, often carry connotations of loyalty and friendship, reflecting the characteristics of the biblical Jonathan. The name has been embraced in various cultures, adapting to local linguistic preferences while maintaining its original significance.
The use of diminutive forms, such as Jon or Jonte, illustrates a common practice in many languages where affection or familiarity is expressed through shortened versions of names. This practice not only enhances personal connections but also allows for the evolution of names as they are passed down through generations.
Famous people named Jonte
In this section, you will find notable people named Jonte. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Jonte who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
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Jonte Moaning is a dancer and choreographer best known for his work with various artists and his appearances on television dance competitions.
Jonte is a singer-songwriter best known for his contributions to the R&B genre and collaborations with other artists.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Jonte was first seen in the United States in 1977.
Jonte has ranked as high as #3219 nationally, which occurred in 1997, and has been most popular in California, Illinois, Texas, Florida, and Virginia.
In the past 5 years the name Jonte has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Jonte 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 Jonte 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 Jonte.
| Year | Total Births | Boy | Girl |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 2024 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 2023 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 2022 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 2021 | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| 2020 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 2019 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 2018 | 14 | 14 | 0 |
| 2017 | 16 | 16 | 0 |
| 2016 | 18 | 18 | 0 |
| 2015 | 19 | 19 | 0 |
| 2014 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 2013 | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| 2012 | 20 | 20 | 0 |
| 2011 | 18 | 18 | 0 |
| 2010 | 15 | 15 | 0 |
| 2009 | 25 | 25 | 0 |
| 2008 | 22 | 22 | 0 |
| 2007 | 27 | 27 | 0 |
| 2006 | 31 | 31 | 0 |
| 2005 | 22 | 22 | 0 |
| 2004 | 37 | 37 | 0 |
| 2003 | 27 | 27 | 0 |
| 2002 | 26 | 26 | 0 |
| 2001 | 44 | 38 | 6 |
| 2000 | 51 | 45 | 6 |
| 1999 | 36 | 36 | 0 |
| 1998 | 49 | 49 | 0 |
| 1997 | 78 | 67 | 11 |
| 1996 | 55 | 46 | 9 |
| 1995 | 43 | 37 | 6 |
| 1994 | 56 | 47 | 9 |
| 1993 | 70 | 55 | 15 |
| 1992 | 63 | 51 | 12 |
| 1991 | 52 | 43 | 9 |
| 1990 | 37 | 24 | 13 |
| 1989 | 44 | 37 | 7 |
| 1988 | 52 | 29 | 23 |
| 1987 | 33 | 26 | 7 |
| 1986 | 32 | 24 | 8 |
| 1985 | 36 | 24 | 12 |
| 1984 | 37 | 24 | 13 |
| 1983 | 38 | 26 | 12 |
| 1982 | 36 | 23 | 13 |
| 1981 | 34 | 26 | 8 |
| 1980 | 29 | 21 | 8 |
| 1979 | 22 | 15 | 7 |
| 1978 | 22 | 16 | 6 |
| 1977 | 22 | 16 | 6 |
Top States for Jonte (2001)
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 |
|---|---|---|
| NC | 5 |