Cavonte
An invented name of unknown meaning or origin.
Name Census estimates that about 11 living Americans carry the first name Cavonte. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Cavonte today is around 28 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Cavonte births was 1994 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Cavonte. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Cavonte. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
11
~ 1 in 31,159,485 Americans
Peak year
1994
6 babies that year
Average age
28
years old
2002 SSA rank
#10,928
Tracked since 1994
Popularity
Cavonte: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Cavonte from the 1990s through to the 2000s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 6 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Cavonte by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Cavonte during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Cavonte
The name Cavonte is believed to have its origins in the ancient Etruscan language, which was spoken in what is now modern-day Italy. It is thought to be derived from the Etruscan word "cavon," meaning "rock" or "stone." The name was likely used to describe someone who lived near or worked with rocks or quarries.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Cavonte dates back to the 6th century BCE, when it was found inscribed on a stone tablet discovered in the ruins of an Etruscan settlement near the city of Cerveteri. It is possible that this inscription referred to an individual named Cavonte, but the exact context is unclear.
Throughout the centuries, the name Cavonte has been used sparingly, with only a few notable individuals bearing this moniker. In the 12th century, a monk named Cavonte di Montecchio was known for his work in preserving ancient manuscripts and his contributions to the intellectual life of his monastery.
During the Renaissance period, a sculptor named Cavonte Bresciano (born in 1480, died in 1543) achieved some renown for his intricate marble carvings, which adorned several churches and palaces in northern Italy.
In the 18th century, a French explorer named Cavonte Dumont (1715-1789) gained recognition for his travels and writings about the indigenous cultures of the Americas. His detailed accounts provided valuable insights into the lives and customs of various Native American tribes.
Another prominent figure was Cavonte Giordano (1832-1909), an Italian philosopher and political theorist who advocated for social reform and workers' rights. His influential writings played a role in shaping the early socialist movement in Italy.
More recently, in the 20th century, a renowned Italian architect named Cavonte Ponti (1920-2007) left a lasting legacy through his innovative and modernist designs, which can be seen in buildings across Europe and the United States.
People
Cavonte + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Cavonte as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with C
Other first names starting with C with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Cavonte: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Cavonte?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 11 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Cavonte going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 31,159,485 US residents.
Is Cavonte a common name?
We classify Cavonte as "Very Rare". It ranks above 30.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 11 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Cavonte most popular?
The single biggest year for Cavonte was 1994, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Cavonte is about 28 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Cavonte in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Cavonte a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Cavonte in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Cavonte still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Cavonte in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Cavonte can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are called Cavonte?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.