Evonte
A boy's name with 68 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
When Evonte hit its peak of 7 births in 1993, the internet was beginning to expose parents to a wider world of naming options, and pop culture influence on baby names was at an all-time high.
Today, Evonte reads as a name tied to a specific era — which is exactly what draws some parents to it.
Evonte is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Evonte is a boy's baby name of modern American origin, a creative construction possibly combining Ev- (from names like Evan, of Welsh origin meaning 'God is gracious') with the -onte ending echoing names like Devonte or Lavonte. The result has a smooth, modern rhythm.
Names ending in -onte or -ante carry a built-in elegance in African American naming traditions. Evonte pairs that ending with a familiar opening, creating a name that balances the classic and the contemporary.
EtymologyShow more
Evonte is built from 6 letters and two syllables — a mid-length form that balances memorability with distinctiveness.
The interplay of consonants and vowels in Evonte creates its characteristic open, approachable quality. Two-syllable names are the most common length in American naming, hitting a natural speech rhythm that works across formal and informal contexts.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Evonte has 11+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1993.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5 | #12750 | ▼ |
| 2000s | 32 | #9543 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 31 | #8267 | — |
The Story of Evonte
A Millennial name
Peaking in 1993, Evonte is a Millennial-era classic. Boys named Evonte are most likely born between 1993 and 2003.
How rare is Evonte?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Evonte is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1993, peaked in the 2000s with 32 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
Evonte by the numbers
- Would fill 1 school bus
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(11 years, 1993–2018)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 5 | #12750 |
| 2005 | 7 | #9430 |
| 2003 | 6 | #9978 |
| 2002 | 5 | #11239 |
| 2001 | 7 | #8588 |
| 2000 | 7 | #8478 |
| 1999 | 6 | #9064 |
| 1997 | 5 | #9735 |
| 1996 | 6 | #8271 |
| 1994 | 7 | #7213 |
| 1993 | 7 | #7051 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1993–2018