Jonte Unisex

Popularity: #917 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationJON-tay / dʒɒnˈteɪ

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 often seen as a modern variation of Jonathan, which has Hebrew origins. It has gained popularity in African American communities, reflecting a trend of unique name adaptations. The name embodies a blend of traditional and contemporary influences, making it appealing to parents seeking distinctive names for their children.

Trend Summary

The name Jonte has seen a modest rise in popularity in recent years, particularly within certain cultural communities.

Similar Names

JontezJontelJovonJovanJordynJaronJovany

Variants

  • Jontey
  • Jontae

International Variants

  • Jonatan (Swedish)
  • Jonathan (English)
  • Jonas (Latin)

Famous people named Jonte

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Fictional characters named Jonte

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Sibling Suggestions

JadenJamalJasmineJordanJaceJaliyah

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Jonte was first seen in the United States in 1977. Jonte has ranked as high as #1192 nationally, which occurred in 1997, and has been most popular in California, Illinois, Texas, Virginia, and Florida. In the past 5 years the name Jonte has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Jonte (2001)

StateBirthsShare
NC 5
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
197716
197816
197915
198021
198126
198223
198326
198424
198524
198624
198726
198829
198937
199024
199143
199251
199355
199447
199537
199646
199767
199849
199936
200045
200138
200226
200327
200437
200522
200631
200727
200822
200925
201015
201118
201220
201313
20149
201519
201618
201716
201813
20199
20209
202112
20228
20235
20247