Dontae first name popularity, history and meaning

Find out how popular the first name Dontae has been for the last 50 years (from 1974 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Meaning of Dontae

An Americanized variant of the French name Donté meaning "given by God".

Popularity of Dontae by gender

Based on the last 50 years of data, Dontae is more commonly used as a male name, with approximately 100% of people named Dontae being male.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 42 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Dontae.

Year Male Count Female Count
2023 42 0
2022 45 0
2021 54 0
2020 64 0
2019 67 0
2018 68 0
2017 85 0
2016 68 0
2015 96 0
2014 86 0
2013 85 0
2012 107 0
2011 133 0
2010 126 0
2009 164 0
2008 146 0
2007 164 0
2006 163 0
2005 149 0
2004 144 0
2003 170 0
2002 165 0
2001 141 0
2000 150 0
1999 169 0
1998 180 0
1997 187 0
1996 219 0
1995 134 0
1994 125 0
1993 163 0
1992 165 6
1991 166 0
1990 193 0
1989 156 0
1988 128 6
1987 142 0
1986 105 0
1985 125 0
1984 100 0
1983 107 0
1982 102 0
1981 92 5
1980 73 0
1979 70 0
1978 59 0
1977 48 0
1976 39 0
1975 31 0
1974 26 0

The history of the first name Dontae

The name Dontae has its origins in the African-American community, emerging in the 20th century as a variation of the more traditional name Donte. It is believed to be derived from the Italian name Dante, which itself comes from the Latin name Durans, meaning "enduring."

While the exact origins of the name Dontae are not well-documented, it is likely that it arose as a creative spelling or pronunciation variation within African-American families. The name gained popularity in the latter half of the 20th century, reflecting the cultural and linguistic diversity of the African-American experience.

Although there are no known historical references to the name Dontae in ancient texts or religious scriptures, its connection to the Italian name Dante links it to the renowned poet Dante Alighieri, who lived from 1265 to 1321 and is best known for his literary masterpiece, The Divine Comedy.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Dontae can be found in the birth records of the late 1960s and early 1970s, coinciding with the rise of the Black Power movement and a renewed emphasis on cultural identity within the African-American community.

Notable individuals who have carried the name Dontae throughout history include:

  1. Dontae' Jones (born 1986), an American professional basketball player.
  2. Dontae Morris (born 1981), an American football player who played in the NFL.
  3. Dontae Winslow (born 1985), an American track and field athlete who competed in the 2008 Summer Olympics.
  4. Dontae' D. Jones (born 1991), an American rapper and songwriter known professionally as Jidenna.
  5. Dontae Ayres (born 1978), an American former professional basketball player.

While these individuals may not be household names, their accomplishments across various fields demonstrate the diverse paths taken by those who bear the name Dontae.

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.

The history and meaning of the name Dontae was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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