Demonte first name popularity, history and meaning

Find out how popular the first name Demonte has been for the last 50 years (from 1975 to 2024) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Meaning of Demonte

An anglicized form of the French surname De Monte, meaning "from the mountain".

Popularity of Demonte by gender

Based on the last 50 years of data, Demonte is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2024, there were 22 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Demonte.

YearMale CountFemale Count
2024220
2023190
2022240
2021260
2020370
2019270
2018280
2017260
2016350
2015400
2014400
2013370
2012400
2011340
2010440
2009480
2008680
2007540
2006830
2005560
2004670
2003770
2002840
2001780
20001120
19991010
19981050
19971120
19961030
19951000
19941320
19931210
19921130
1991810
1990550
1989380
1988320
1987300
1986180
1985240
1984200
1983120
198280
1981110
1980100
1978100
1977120
1976150
197560

The history of the first name Demonte

The name Demonte has its origins in the French language and can be traced back to the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Old French words "de" and "monte," which together mean "from the mountain" or "of the mountain." The name likely originated in the mountainous regions of France, where it was used to identify individuals who lived or worked in the mountains.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Demonte can be found in a 13th-century French manuscript, where it is mentioned as the name of a nobleman from the Auvergne region. This suggests that the name was in use among the French aristocracy during this time period.

In the 14th century, there are records of a Demonte de Montfort, a knight who fought in the Hundred Years' War between England and France. He was born in 1328 and died in battle in 1380. His name is inscribed on a memorial in the town of Agincourt, where he fell during a famous battle.

Another notable figure with the name Demonte was a French explorer and cartographer named Demonte Delisle, who lived from 1675 to 1726. He is renowned for his detailed maps of the Gulf of Mexico and the Mississippi River basin, which played a crucial role in the European exploration and colonization of North America.

In the realm of literature, there is a character named Demonte in the 16th-century French novel "Gargantua and Pantagruel" by François Rabelais. This Demonte is described as a wise and learned scholar who accompanies the giant Pantagruel on his adventures.

During the Renaissance period, the name Demonte was also used by a notable Italian painter and sculptor named Demonte di Cione, who was born in 1460 and died in 1520. He is best known for his sculptures and frescoes adorning churches and palaces in Florence and other cities in northern Italy.

These examples demonstrate the historical significance and widespread use of the name Demonte across various regions and contexts throughout the centuries. While its origins can be traced to the mountainous regions of France, the name has been adopted and adapted by individuals from different cultures and backgrounds over time.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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