Jontae
Every Jontae since 1976 — 1,055 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jontae
Jontae is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #7,400 in 2025 with 11 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1976, 1,055 American babies have been named Jontae — about 83% boys and 17% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2000, when 45 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Jontae stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jontae 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 | — | — | 11 | #7,400 |
| 2024 | — | — | 5 | #13,189 |
| 2023 | — | — | 9 | #8,559 |
| 2022 | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — | 16 | #5,660 |
| 2020 | — | — | 5 | #12,996 |
| 2019 | — | — | 7 | #10,250 |
| 2018 | — | — | 11 | #7,352 |
| 2017 | — | — | 14 | #6,174 |
| 2016 | — | — | 9 | #8,460 |
| 2015 | — | — | 8 | #9,140 |
| 2014 | — | — | 9 | #8,447 |
| 2013 | — | — | 23 | #4,245 |
| 2012 | — | — | 23 | #4,317 |
| 2011 | — | — | 16 | #5,548 |
| 2010 | — | — | 26 | #3,949 |
| 2009 | — | — | 21 | #4,663 |
| 2008 | — | — | 38 | #3,075 |
| 2007 | — | — | 41 | #2,894 |
| 2006 | — | — | 32 | #3,349 |
| 2005 | — | — | 25 | #3,769 |
| 2004 | — | — | 28 | #3,406 |
| 2003 | — | — | 31 | #3,072 |
| 2002 | 6 | #14,423 | 26 | #3,404 |
| 2001 | — | — | 30 | #3,025 |
| 2000 | 12 | #8,260 | 33 | #2,773 |
| 1995 | 6 | #12,460 | 19 | #3,490 |
| 1990 | 9 | #8,807 | 18 | #3,387 |
| 1985 | 7 | #8,717 | 14 | #3,300 |
| 1980 | 6 | #9,583 | 9 | #4,308 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Jontae in 2025?
Jontae ranked #7,400 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 11 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Jontae?
1,055 babies have been named Jontae in the United States since 1976, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jontae most popular?
Jontae peaked in 2000, when 45 newborns received the name.
Is Jontae a boy or girl name?
Jontae is used for both: about 17% of babies named Jontae have been girls and 83% boys.
Is the name Jontae rising or falling?
Jontae is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.