Jontae Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationJON-tay / /ˈdʒɒn.teɪ/American; African American
Meaning
Modern blend of names; possibly derived from Jonathan
Historical & Cultural Background
Jontae is a modern name that emerged in the United States, particularly within African American communities. It is often seen as a variation of Jonathan, which has Hebrew origins. The name reflects a trend of creating unique names by altering traditional ones to fit contemporary tastes.
Trend Summary
Jontae has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, particularly in the late 20th century.
Similar Names
Variants
- Jontay
- Jontae
International Variants
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Jontae was first seen in the United States in 1976. Jontae has ranked as high as #1347 nationally, which occurred in 2007, and has been most popular in Illinois, Florida, Michigan, and North Carolina. In the past 5 years the name Jontae has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Jontae (2009)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NC | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1976 | 6 |
| 1977 | 7 |
| 1978 | 6 |
| 1979 | 6 |
| 1980 | 9 |
| 1981 | 10 |
| 1982 | 9 |
| 1983 | 7 |
| 1984 | 14 |
| 1985 | 14 |
| 1986 | 14 |
| 1987 | 14 |
| 1988 | 11 |
| 1989 | 23 |
| 1990 | 18 |
| 1991 | 16 |
| 1992 | 24 |
| 1993 | 15 |
| 1994 | 23 |
| 1995 | 19 |
| 1996 | 24 |
| 1997 | 23 |
| 1998 | 30 |
| 1999 | 37 |
| 2000 | 33 |
| 2001 | 30 |
| 2002 | 26 |
| 2003 | 31 |
| 2004 | 28 |
| 2005 | 25 |
| 2006 | 32 |
| 2007 | 41 |
| 2008 | 38 |
| 2009 | 21 |
| 2010 | 26 |
| 2011 | 16 |
| 2012 | 23 |
| 2013 | 23 |
| 2014 | 9 |
| 2015 | 8 |
| 2016 | 9 |
| 2017 | 14 |
| 2018 | 11 |
| 2019 | 7 |
| 2020 | 5 |
| 2021 | 16 |
| 2023 | 9 |
| 2024 | 5 |