Dmonte
An uncommon masculine name of uncertain origin or meaning.
Name Census estimates that about 145 living Americans carry the first name Dmonte. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Dmonte today is around 24 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Dmonte births was 1998 (14 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Dmonte. 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.
People living today
145
~ 1 in 2,363,823 Americans
Peak year
1998
14 babies that year
Average age
24
years old
2023 SSA rank
#11,174
Tracked since 1991
Popularity
Dmonte: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Dmonte from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 71 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1990s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Dmonte 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 Dmonte during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Dmontes live
Origin
Meaning and history of Dmonte
The given name Dmonte is a rare and obscure moniker with roots that can be traced back to the ancient Germanic tribes of Europe. The origins of the name are shrouded in mystery, but some scholars believe it may have evolved from the Old High German word "dmont," which means "brave warrior."
One of the earliest known references to the name Dmonte can be found in the Codex Sangallensis, a medieval manuscript dating back to the 9th century AD. In this text, a warrior named Dmonte is mentioned as having fought bravely in a battle against Viking raiders. Unfortunately, no further details are provided about this historical figure.
Throughout the Middle Ages, the name Dmonte remained relatively uncommon, with only a handful of recorded instances. One notable individual who bore this name was Dmonte de Montferrat, a French crusader who participated in the Third Crusade alongside King Richard the Lionheart. He was born in 1162 and died in 1192 during the siege of Acre.
In the 16th century, a Spanish explorer named Dmonte Cortés is said to have accompanied Hernán Cortés on his expedition to Mexico. However, there is little historical evidence to support the existence of this individual, and some scholars believe his name may have been a later fabrication.
The 17th century saw the birth of Dmonte Pereira, a Portuguese philosopher and mathematician who made significant contributions to the field of logic. He was born in 1602 and died in 1667.
In more recent times, one of the few documented cases of the name Dmonte is that of Dmonte Falconeri, an Italian-American mobster who was a member of the Gambino crime family in the early 20th century. He was born in 1884 and met his demise in a gang-related shooting in 1935.
Despite its rarity, the name Dmonte has managed to persevere throughout the centuries, albeit in a limited capacity. Its unusual sound and obscure origins have undoubtedly contributed to its uniqueness, making it a compelling choice for those seeking a name with a rich historical tapestry.
People
Dmonte + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Dmonte 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
Dmonte: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Dmonte?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 145 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Dmonte 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 2,363,823 US residents.
Is Dmonte a common name?
We classify Dmonte as "Very Rare". It ranks above 69.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 148 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Dmonte most popular?
The single biggest year for Dmonte was 1998, when 14 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Dmonte is about 24 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 Dmonte in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Dmonte a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Dmonte 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 Dmonte still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Dmonte 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 Dmonte 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 share the name Dmonte?
Find out how many Americans are named Dmonte on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.