Jontez Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationJON-tez / dʒɒnˈtɛzAmerican; African American
Meaning
Derived from Jonathan, meaning 'God has given'
Historical & Cultural Background
Jontez is a modern name that has emerged primarily within African American communities. It is often seen as a variation of the name Jonathan, which has biblical roots. The name reflects a trend of creating unique names by altering traditional ones. It is more commonly used in the United States.
Trend Summary
Jontez has seen limited but steady use in the United States, particularly among African American families.
Similar Names
Variants
- Jonte
- Jontae
International Variants
- Jonathan (English)
- Jonatán (Spanish)
Famous people named Jontez
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Fictional characters named Jontez
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Jontez was first seen in the United States in 1984. Jontez has ranked as high as #1331 nationally, which occurred in 2004, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Jontez has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Jontez
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
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1984 | 5 |
1990 | 6 |
1992 | 8 |
1994 | 5 |
1996 | 5 |
1998 | 7 |
1999 | 7 |
2001 | 5 |
2002 | 7 |
2003 | 8 |
2004 | 11 |
2005 | 7 |
2006 | 7 |
2007 | 9 |
2008 | 6 |
2010 | 7 |
2011 | 8 |
2017 | 6 |
2019 | 5 |
2021 | 5 |