Deonte
How to say it: dee-ON-tay · /diˈɑːnteɪ/
Modern American coinage; likely derived from De- prefix combined with Dante or Monte; no established traditional etymology.
Deonte was the 1,888th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 57 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1990s, its births are down about 29% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #2,401 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #1,888 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 57 |
| Share of births | 1 in 58,163 |
| Peak decade | 1990s |
| Change over 10 years | −29% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #2,401 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Deonte peaked in the 1990s and is less common today.
What goes with it
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Deonte is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
Famous people named Deonte
- Deonte Burton (born 1994)American basketball player
- Deonte Burton (born 1991)American basketball player
- Deonte Banks (born 2001)American football player
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