Deonte Boy
Origin(s)
Pronunciationdee-ON-tay / /diˈɒn.teɪ/African American; English
Meaning
Derived from the name Deon, meaning 'divine one' or 'godly'.
Historical & Cultural Background
Deonte is a modern name that emerged in the United States, particularly within African American communities. It is often seen as a variation of the name Deon, which has Greek origins. The name reflects a trend of creating unique names by modifying existing ones.
Trend Summary
Deonte has seen a moderate level of popularity in the United States, particularly in the late 20th century.
Similar Names
Variants
- Deon
- Dion
International Variants
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Famous people named Deonte
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Deonte was first seen in the United States in 1973. Deonte has ranked as high as #834 nationally, which occurred in 1995, and has been most popular in Illinois, Michigan, Ohio, Georgia, and California. In the past 5 years the name Deonte has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Deonte (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| GA | 6 | |
| MI | 5 | |
| OH | 5 | |
| TX | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1973 | 6 |
| 1974 | 11 |
| 1975 | 13 |
| 1976 | 15 |
| 1977 | 23 |
| 1978 | 27 |
| 1979 | 47 |
| 1980 | 42 |
| 1981 | 53 |
| 1982 | 66 |
| 1983 | 68 |
| 1984 | 83 |
| 1985 | 99 |
| 1986 | 124 |
| 1987 | 129 |
| 1988 | 178 |
| 1989 | 269 |
| 1990 | 268 |
| 1991 | 349 |
| 1992 | 371 |
| 1993 | 415 |
| 1994 | 443 |
| 1995 | 444 |
| 1996 | 430 |
| 1997 | 389 |
| 1998 | 371 |
| 1999 | 330 |
| 2000 | 320 |
| 2001 | 263 |
| 2002 | 218 |
| 2003 | 194 |
| 2004 | 160 |
| 2005 | 158 |
| 2006 | 140 |
| 2007 | 161 |
| 2008 | 145 |
| 2009 | 112 |
| 2010 | 116 |
| 2011 | 103 |
| 2012 | 100 |
| 2013 | 81 |
| 2014 | 91 |
| 2015 | 82 |
| 2016 | 75 |
| 2017 | 72 |
| 2018 | 75 |
| 2019 | 91 |
| 2020 | 84 |
| 2021 | 69 |
| 2022 | 62 |
| 2023 | 50 |
| 2024 | 55 |