Davontae
A boy's name with 1,537 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
At 8 letters and two syllables, Davontae is a longer name that carries presence on a page and formality in full, while likely inviting a natural nickname in daily life. It has been used as a boy's name in the U.S. since 1988, with 1,537 total recorded births.
Currently ranked #5699, Davontae is familiar enough that people will recognize it but not so common that your child shares it with three classmates.
In the most recent SSA release, Davontae ranks #5699 among U.S. boy names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Davontae is a boy's baby name of modern American origin, an elaboration of Davonte or Davontae — combining David (from the Hebrew, meaning 'beloved') with the -onte suffix influenced by Italian and French naming patterns. This construction reflects the rich tradition of creative name-building in African American naming culture.
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The ending of a name often carries more etymological information than the beginning. Davontae's final sounds are open, approachable — ending on a vowel softens the overall impression. In English-language naming, masculine names frequently end on harder consonants or closed syllables, creating a sense of decisiveness and strength. Davontae softens that pattern, giving it a more versatile feel.
Explore the ending-based name pages on this site to find names that share Davontae's suffix pattern — names with similar endings often share a style and era, even when they come from different linguistic backgrounds.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Davontae was #1978 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #5699, but its charm endures.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 102 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 304 | ▼ |
| 2000s | 564 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 557 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 10 | — |
The Story of Davontae
A Millennial name
Peaking in 1992, Davontae is a Millennial-era classic. Boys named Davontae are most likely born between 1988 and 2002.
How rare is Davontae?
Only about 1 in every 225,000 babies born in 2024 was named Davontae — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1988, peaked in the 2000s with 564 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
Davontae by the numbers
- Would fill 32 school buses
- Meeting one Davontae per day would take 4.2 years
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(37 years, 1988–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 16 | #5699 |
| 2023 | 20 | #4912 |
| 2022 | 19 | #5067 |
| 2021 | 23 | #4395 |
| 2020 | 24 | #4171 |
| 2019 | 26 | #4029 |
| 2018 | 31 | #3550 |
| 2017 | 24 | #4249 |
| 2016 | 30 | #3609 |
| 2015 | 26 | #4004 |
| 2014 | 34 | #3248 |
| 2013 | 33 | #3279 |
| 2012 | 32 | #3391 |
| 2011 | 34 | #3255 |
| 2010 | 34 | #3257 |
| 2009 | 40 | #2960 |
| 2008 | 54 | #2384 |
| 2007 | 50 | #2510 |
| 2006 | 68 | #1974 |
| 2005 | 55 | #2189 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1988–2024