Dontae Boy
Origin(s)
Pronunciationdon-TAY / dɒnˈteɪAfrican American; Latin
Meaning
African American: A variant of Dante; Latin: Enduring, steadfast
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Dontae is often associated with African American culture, where unique spellings and variations of traditional names are common. It is a modern variation of the name Dante, which has roots in Latin. Dante itself is derived from the Latin 'Durante', meaning enduring or steadfast. The name has gained popularity in the United States, particularly in the late 20th century.
Trend Summary
Dontae has seen a steady rise in popularity in the United States since the 1990s.
Similar Names
Variants
- Dante
- Danté
International Variants
- Dante (Italian)
- Dante (Spanish)
Famous people named Dontae
Dontae Johnson is a professional American football player known for his defensive skills.
Dontae Wright is a notable figure in the field of music, recognized for his contributions to contemporary R&B.
Fictional characters named Dontae
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Dontae was first seen in the United States in 1969. Dontae has ranked as high as #1013 nationally, which occurred in 1996, and has been most popular in Pennsylvania, California, Florida, New York, and Ohio. In the past 5 years the name Dontae has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Dontae (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 6 | |
| PA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1969 | 6 |
| 1970 | 12 |
| 1971 | 12 |
| 1972 | 9 |
| 1973 | 18 |
| 1974 | 26 |
| 1975 | 31 |
| 1976 | 39 |
| 1977 | 48 |
| 1978 | 59 |
| 1979 | 70 |
| 1980 | 73 |
| 1981 | 92 |
| 1982 | 102 |
| 1983 | 107 |
| 1984 | 100 |
| 1985 | 125 |
| 1986 | 105 |
| 1987 | 142 |
| 1988 | 128 |
| 1989 | 156 |
| 1990 | 194 |
| 1991 | 167 |
| 1992 | 165 |
| 1993 | 163 |
| 1994 | 125 |
| 1995 | 134 |
| 1996 | 219 |
| 1997 | 187 |
| 1998 | 180 |
| 1999 | 169 |
| 2000 | 150 |
| 2001 | 141 |
| 2002 | 165 |
| 2003 | 170 |
| 2004 | 144 |
| 2005 | 149 |
| 2006 | 163 |
| 2007 | 164 |
| 2008 | 147 |
| 2009 | 164 |
| 2010 | 126 |
| 2011 | 133 |
| 2012 | 107 |
| 2013 | 85 |
| 2014 | 86 |
| 2015 | 96 |
| 2016 | 68 |
| 2017 | 85 |
| 2018 | 68 |
| 2019 | 67 |
| 2020 | 64 |
| 2021 | 55 |
| 2022 | 48 |
| 2023 | 42 |
| 2024 | 42 |