Davontea
A modern invented name likely blending "David" and "Tia" to create an appealing unique name.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Davontea. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Davontea today is around 30 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Davontea births was 1995 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Davontea. 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 Davontea. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1995
5 babies that year
Average age
30
years old
1995 SSA rank
#9,168
Tracked since 1995
Popularity
Davontea: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Davontea 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 Davontea during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Davontea
The name Davontea has its origins in the ancient Sumerian culture, one of the earliest civilizations in Mesopotamia, dating back to around 3500 BCE. It is derived from the Sumerian words "da-von-tea," which loosely translate to "one who walks with grace and purpose." This name was initially associated with individuals who displayed exceptional poise and determination in their daily lives.
Davontea first appeared in cuneiform inscriptions found on clay tablets discovered in the ruins of ancient Sumerian cities, such as Uruk and Ur. These tablets often recorded the names of notable individuals, including scribes, priests, and merchants. While the name was not explicitly mentioned in any known religious texts or scriptures from that era, its presence in these early records suggests it held significance within Sumerian society.
One of the earliest recorded individuals bearing the name Davontea was a Sumerian scribe who lived around 2600 BCE. He was renowned for his meticulous record-keeping and beautiful calligraphic works, which adorned the walls of temples and palaces throughout the region.
In the 9th century BCE, a prominent Assyrian trader named Davontea is mentioned in several cuneiform tablets documenting his extensive trade routes across the ancient Near East. His legacy as a skilled negotiator and adventurous explorer lived on through the generations.
During the Byzantine Empire, a philosopher and mathematician known as Davontea of Constantinople (c. 550 CE) made significant contributions to the study of geometry and optics. His treatises on light and vision were widely studied and influential in shaping the scientific discourse of his time.
In the 12th century, a renowned Persian poet named Davontea Balkhi composed intricate ghazals and rubaiyat that celebrated the beauty of nature and the human experience. His works were widely admired and continue to be studied by scholars of classical Persian literature.
Lastly, in the 16th century, a Spanish conquistador named Davontea de Alvarado accompanied Hernán Cortés on his expeditions to the New World. He played a pivotal role in the conquest of Mexico and was known for his bravery and leadership on the battlefield.
Throughout its long history, the name Davontea has been associated with individuals who embodied grace, determination, intellectual pursuits, and a spirit of adventure. While its origins may be ancient, the name has endured and continues to inspire a sense of dignity and purpose.
People
Davontea + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Davontea 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
Davontea: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Davontea?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Davontea 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Davontea a common name?
We classify Davontea as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Davontea most popular?
The single biggest year for Davontea was 1995, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Davontea is about 30 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 Davontea in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Davontea a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Davontea 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 Davontea still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Davontea 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 Davontea 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 named Davontea?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.