Donte
Every Donte since 1961 — 15,832 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Donte
Donte is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #1,979 in 2025 with 77 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1961, 15,832 American babies have been named Donte. Its peak came in 1997, when 589 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 Donte stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Donte 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 | — | — | 77 | #1,979 |
| 2024 | — | — | 80 | #1,961 |
| 2023 | — | — | 73 | #2,052 |
| 2022 | — | — | 79 | #1,954 |
| 2021 | — | — | 109 | #1,584 |
| 2020 | — | — | 118 | #1,462 |
| 2019 | — | — | 112 | #1,519 |
| 2018 | — | — | 117 | #1,483 |
| 2017 | — | — | 134 | #1,337 |
| 2016 | — | — | 131 | #1,359 |
| 2015 | — | — | 154 | #1,201 |
| 2014 | — | — | 165 | #1,147 |
| 2013 | — | — | 166 | #1,108 |
| 2012 | — | — | 229 | #905 |
| 2011 | — | — | 208 | #954 |
| 2010 | — | — | 221 | #914 |
| 2009 | — | — | 296 | #773 |
| 2008 | — | — | 281 | #783 |
| 2007 | — | — | 315 | #729 |
| 2006 | — | — | 300 | #720 |
| 2005 | — | — | 328 | #656 |
| 2004 | — | — | 318 | #648 |
| 2003 | — | — | 362 | #596 |
| 2002 | — | — | 338 | #601 |
| 2001 | — | — | 366 | #568 |
| 2000 | — | — | 426 | #523 |
| 1995 | — | — | 453 | #478 |
| 1990 | 7 | #10,527 | 536 | #424 |
| 1985 | — | — | 370 | #444 |
| 1980 | 6 | #9,396 | 267 | #527 |
| 1975 | 5 | #9,460 | 143 | #693 |
| 1970 | — | — | 45 | #1,240 |
| 1965 | — | — | 9 | #2,844 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Donte in 2025?
Donte ranked #1,979 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 77 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Donte?
15,832 babies have been named Donte in the United States since 1961, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Donte most popular?
Donte peaked in 1997, when 589 newborns received the name.
Is Donte a boy or girl name?
Donte is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Donte rising or falling?
Donte is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.