Deonte
Every Deonte since 1973 — 8,239 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Deonte
Deonte is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,400 in 2025 with 57 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1973, 8,239 American babies have been named Deonte. Its peak came in 1994, when 449 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Deonte stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Deonte year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 57 | #2,400 |
| 2024 | — | — | 55 | #2,482 |
| 2023 | — | — | 50 | #2,622 |
| 2022 | — | — | 63 | #2,275 |
| 2021 | — | — | 69 | #2,098 |
| 2020 | — | — | 84 | #1,789 |
| 2019 | — | — | 91 | #1,727 |
| 2018 | — | — | 75 | #1,963 |
| 2017 | — | — | 72 | #1,979 |
| 2016 | — | — | 75 | #1,942 |
| 2015 | — | — | 82 | #1,818 |
| 2014 | — | — | 91 | #1,682 |
| 2013 | — | — | 81 | #1,784 |
| 2012 | — | — | 100 | #1,581 |
| 2011 | — | — | 103 | #1,535 |
| 2010 | — | — | 116 | #1,430 |
| 2009 | — | — | 112 | #1,492 |
| 2008 | — | — | 145 | #1,212 |
| 2007 | — | — | 161 | #1,121 |
| 2006 | — | — | 140 | #1,196 |
| 2005 | — | — | 158 | #1,049 |
| 2004 | — | — | 160 | #1,024 |
| 2003 | — | — | 194 | #879 |
| 2002 | — | — | 218 | #790 |
| 2001 | — | — | 263 | #686 |
| 2000 | — | — | 320 | #605 |
| 1995 | — | — | 444 | #487 |
| 1990 | 5 | #13,530 | 268 | #616 |
| 1985 | 6 | #9,610 | 99 | #911 |
| 1980 | 7 | #8,373 | 42 | #1,478 |
| 1975 | — | — | 13 | #2,942 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Deonte in 2025?
Deonte ranked #2,400 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 57 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Deonte?
8,239 babies have been named Deonte in the United States since 1973, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Deonte most popular?
Deonte peaked in 1994, when 449 newborns received the name.
Is Deonte a boy or girl name?
Deonte is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Deonte rising or falling?
Deonte is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.