Jonte

Primarily a boy's name of Swedish origin with 1,253 recorded births. Also given to 226 girls.

Boy's nameAlso girl's#10322 in 2024Declining

Meaning & Origin

a diminutive of the male given names Jonatan, Jonathan, or Jonas

Jonte is a boy's and girl's baby name of Swedish origin, a Scandinavian diminutive of Jonathan or Jonas, meaning 'God has given' or 'dove.' Common in Sweden, Denmark, and Norway as a standalone given name rather than merely a nickname.

Compact and warm, Jonte has a relaxed Nordic quality — a name that feels both ancient and completely contemporary, at home on a Swedish island or in a modern European city.

EtymologyShow more

The ending of a name often carries more etymological information than the beginning. Jonte'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. Jonte softens that pattern, giving it a more versatile feel.

Explore the ending-based name pages on this site to find names that share Jonte's suffix pattern — names with similar endings often share a style and era, even when they come from different linguistic backgrounds.

At a Glance

1,253

Total births

Since 1977

1997

Peak

67 births

1977

First recorded

48 years of data

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Popularity Over Time

Jonte was #2812 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #10322, but its charm endures.

First appeared: 1977Peak: 1997 (67 births)Current: #10322

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Jonte
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	41	#9614	▼
2010s	150	#6148	▼
2000s	300	#3432	▼
1990s	455	#1989	▲
1980s	260	#2192	▲
1970s	47	#2805	—

The Story of Jonte

A Gen Z name

Peaking in 1997, Jonte is a name that defines a generation. Boys named Jonte are most likely born between 1987 and 2007.

How rare is Jonte?

Only about 1 in every 514,286 babies born in 2024 was named Jonte — a truly uncommon choice.

The journey through the decades

First appeared in the records in 1977, peaked in the 1990s with 455 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.

Jonte by the numbers

Would fill 26 school buses
Meeting one Jonte per day would take 3.4 years

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(48 years, 1977–2024)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Jonte
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	7	#10322	+2 (40.0%)
2023	5	#13114	-3 (-37.5%)
2022	8	#9386	-4 (-33.3%)
2021	12	#6877	+3 (33.3%)
2020	9	#8369	0
2019	9	#8502	-4 (-30.8%)
2018	13	#6518	-3 (-18.8%)
2017	16	#5654	-2 (-11.1%)
2016	18	#5221	-1 (-5.3%)
2015	19	#4961	+10 (111.1%)
2014	9	#8448	-4 (-30.8%)
2013	13	#6427	-7 (-35.0%)
2012	20	#4784	+2 (11.1%)
2011	18	#5085	+3 (20.0%)
2010	15	#5878	-10 (-40.0%)
2009	25	#4100	+3 (13.6%)
2008	22	#4466	-5 (-18.5%)
2007	27	#3835	-4 (-12.9%)
2006	31	#3416	+9 (40.9%)
2005	22	#4127	-15 (-40.5%)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Jonte as a Girl's Name

Though more common for boys, Jonte has a notable history as a girl's name too, with 226 births since 1977.

Unranked

Current rank

226

Total births

1988

Peak year

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jonte a boy's or girl's name?

Jonte is primarily a boy's name. It is also used as a girl's name, with 226 recorded births.

When was Jonte most popular?

Jonte reached its peak popularity in 1997 with 67 births that year. It is currently ranked #10322 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Jonte?

Jonte is currently ranked #10322 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 1,253 babies since 1977.

Can Jonte be used for both boys and girls?

Yes, Jonte is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name, it currently ranks #10322. As a girl's name, it is not currently in the top rankings.

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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1977–2024