Dayonte
A name of uncertain origin, possibly derived from various words meaning "day".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Dayonte. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Dayonte today is around 31 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Dayonte births was 1994 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Dayonte. 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 Dayonte. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1994
5 babies that year
Average age
31
years old
1994 SSA rank
#9,122
Tracked since 1994
Popularity
Dayonte: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Dayonte 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 Dayonte 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 Dayonte
The name Dayonte is believed to have originated from the Yoruba language, spoken by the Yoruba people of West Africa, predominantly in present-day Nigeria. The Yoruba culture has a rich history dating back several centuries, and their naming traditions often reflect cultural values, beliefs, and circumstances surrounding a child's birth.
The name Dayonte is likely a combination of two Yoruba words, "Dayo" and "nte." "Dayo" means "joy arrives," while "nte" translates to "with." Thus, the name Dayonte could be interpreted as "joy arrives with," suggesting the birth of a child brought happiness and joy to the family or community.
There are no definitive historical records or ancient texts that directly reference the name Dayonte. However, the Yoruba people have a long-standing tradition of giving meaningful names to their children, and this name may have been used for generations within Yoruba communities before being more widely adopted.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Dayonte is Dayonte Grimes, a former professional basketball player from the United States, born in 1981. He played college basketball for the University of Arkansas before being drafted by the Milwaukee Bucks in the NBA in 2003.
Another notable person with the name Dayonte is Dayonte Reid, a Canadian football player born in 1992. He played college football for the University of Manitoba before being drafted by the Ottawa Redblacks in the Canadian Football League (CFL) in 2015.
Dayonte Manley, an American track and field athlete born in 1995, is also known by this name. He competed in the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, representing the United States in the 4x400-meter relay.
In the world of music, Dayonte Henton, an American singer and songwriter born in 1988, has gained recognition for his work in the R&B and pop genres. He has released several albums and singles, showcasing his vocal talents and songwriting abilities.
Another notable individual with the name Dayonte is Dayonte Watkins, an American entrepreneur and business executive born in 1978. He has held leadership positions in various companies and is known for his contributions to the technology and startup industries.
While the name Dayonte may have originated from the Yoruba culture, it has transcended its origins and has been adopted by families across different cultures and regions, particularly in North America. The name's meaning and significance continue to evolve as it is passed down through generations, reflecting the rich diversity of naming traditions worldwide.
People
Dayonte + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Dayonte 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
Dayonte: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Dayonte?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Dayonte 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 Dayonte a common name?
We classify Dayonte 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 Dayonte most popular?
The single biggest year for Dayonte was 1994, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Dayonte is about 31 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 Dayonte in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Dayonte a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Dayonte 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 Dayonte still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Dayonte 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 Dayonte 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 Dayonte?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.