Daveontae
A unique masculine name possibly derived from the French name "Daviau" or a variant spelling.
Name Census estimates that about 8 living Americans carry the first name Daveontae. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Daveontae today is around 19 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Daveontae births was 2007 (8 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Daveontae. 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 Daveontae. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
8
~ 1 in 42,844,292 Americans
Peak year
2007
8 babies that year
Average age
19
years old
2007 SSA rank
#9,095
Tracked since 2007
Popularity
Daveontae: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Daveontae 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 Daveontae during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 8 | 0 | 8 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Daveontae
The name Daveontae has its origins rooted in a blend of cultural influences, combining elements from both English and African-American naming traditions. While the exact etymology is not entirely clear, it is believed to have emerged as a unique creation within the African-American community, likely during the latter half of the 20th century.
One theory suggests that the name Daveontae is a combination of the more traditional English name David and the distinctly African-American suffix "-ontae." The suffix "-ontae" may have been derived from various African languages, potentially carrying meanings related to strength, perseverance, or resilience. This fusion of elements could represent a celebration of cultural identity and a desire to create a name that reflects both heritage and individuality.
Another possibility is that the name Daveontae evolved as a creative variation of the more common name Davon or Davonte, with the addition of the "-tae" suffix lending a unique flair and distinction. Such variations in naming conventions are not uncommon within the African-American community, where creativity and personal expression are often embraced.
While historical records of the name Daveontae are limited, there are a few notable individuals who have carried this unique moniker. One of the earliest recorded instances is Daveontae Kinard, a former American football defensive back who played for the University of South Carolina in the early 2000s. Another individual named Daveontae Nickens gained recognition as a talented high school basketball player in Maryland during the late 2010s.
Beyond these examples, the name Daveontae has also been embraced by various public figures and celebrities. Daveontae Hawkins, a promising young actor, made appearances in several television shows and films in the late 2010s. Additionally, Daveontae Jones, a rising basketball player from Ohio, garnered attention for his impressive skills on the court in the early 2020s.
While the name Daveontae may be relatively new in the grand scheme of naming traditions, its unique blend of cultural influences and creative expression has already left its mark on various corners of society, from sports to entertainment. As with many names that emerge from within a specific cultural context, Daveontae represents a celebration of identity, individuality, and the ever-evolving tapestry of human diversity.
People
Daveontae + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Daveontae as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with D
Other first names starting with D with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Daveontae: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Daveontae?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 8 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Daveontae 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 42,844,292 US residents.
Is Daveontae a common name?
We classify Daveontae as "Very Rare". It ranks above 24.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 8 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Daveontae most popular?
The single biggest year for Daveontae was 2007, when 8 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Daveontae is about 19 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 Daveontae in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Daveontae a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Daveontae 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 Daveontae still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Daveontae 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 Daveontae 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 Daveontae?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many Americans are named Daveontae at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.