Dovonte
Of uncertain meaning, possibly related to dove symbolizing peace.
Name Census estimates that about 12 living Americans carry the first name Dovonte. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Dovonte today is around 32 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Dovonte births was 1992 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Dovonte. 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 Dovonte. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
12
~ 1 in 28,562,862 Americans
Peak year
1992
7 babies that year
Average age
32
years old
1994 SSA rank
#9,217
Tracked since 1992
Popularity
Dovonte: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Dovonte 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 Dovonte 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 | 12 | 0 | 12 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Dovonte
The name Dovonte has its origins in the Bantu languages of Central and Southern Africa. Derived from the root word "dovu," meaning "elephant" in several Bantu dialects, the name likely emerged in the 15th or 16th century among various ethnic groups in the region.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be traced back to a historical figure named Dovonte Mbemba, a prominent leader of the Kongo Kingdom in the late 15th century. His reign was marked by the expansion of trade routes and the establishment of diplomatic ties with neighboring kingdoms.
In the 17th century, a renowned explorer and cartographer from the Kingdom of Portugal, Dovonte Ferreira, made significant contributions to the mapping of the African continent. His detailed charts and maps were widely used by European sailors and traders during that era.
During the 19th century, Dovonte Ngonga was a highly respected chief and spiritual leader among the Bakongo people. He played a crucial role in preserving the cultural traditions and oral histories of his community, passing them down to future generations.
In the early 20th century, Dovonte Tshisekedi was a prominent political activist and advocate for Congolese independence from Belgian colonial rule. His tireless efforts and nonviolent resistance campaigns paved the way for the eventual independence of the Democratic Republic of the Congo in 1960.
Another notable figure bearing the name Dovonte was the American civil rights activist Dovonte Jackson (1935-2018). He was a dedicated advocate for racial equality and played a significant role in the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, working closely with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. during the height of the Civil Rights Movement.
While the name Dovonte has its roots in Africa, it has gained popularity and usage in various parts of the world over the centuries, particularly among communities with African heritage or connections to the African diaspora. The name carries a rich historical and cultural significance, reflecting the resilience, strength, and leadership qualities of those who have borne it throughout history.
People
Dovonte + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Dovonte 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
Dovonte: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Dovonte?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 12 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Dovonte 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 28,562,862 US residents.
Is Dovonte a common name?
We classify Dovonte as "Very Rare". It ranks above 32.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 12 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Dovonte most popular?
The single biggest year for Dovonte was 1992, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Dovonte is about 32 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 Dovonte in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Dovonte a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Dovonte 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 Dovonte still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Dovonte 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 Dovonte 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 have the name Dovonte?
Want to know how many Americans are named Dovonte? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.