Drevonte
An invented name believed to combine elements meaning "tree" and "brave".
Name Census estimates that about 7 living Americans carry the first name Drevonte. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Drevonte today is around 31 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Drevonte births was 1994 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Drevonte. 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 Drevonte. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
7
~ 1 in 48,964,905 Americans
Peak year
1994
7 babies that year
Average age
31
years old
1994 SSA rank
#7,187
Tracked since 1994
Popularity
Drevonte: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Drevonte 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 Drevonte 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 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Drevonte
The name Drevonte has its origins in the ancient Etruscan civilization that flourished in what is now central Italy between the 8th and 3rd centuries BC. It is derived from the Etruscan word "drev," which means "oak," and the suffix "-onte," which signifies "dweller" or "one who resides." Thus, the name Drevonte can be interpreted as "one who dwells among the oaks."
This name was particularly popular among the Etruscan nobility and aristocracy, who often chose names that reflected their connection to nature and the surrounding environment. The oak tree held a special significance in Etruscan culture, symbolizing strength, endurance, and longevity.
While there are no direct references to the name Drevonte in ancient Etruscan texts or historical records, it is believed to have been in use during the height of the Etruscan civilization. Some scholars have speculated that the name may have been mentioned in inscriptions or on artifacts from that period, but definitive evidence has yet to be uncovered.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Drevonte can be traced back to the 12th century, when it was borne by a minor nobleman in the Duchy of Tuscany. Drevonte di Montepulciano (1135-1198) was a local landowner and patron of the arts, known for his support of the burgeoning Renaissance movement in the region.
In the 15th century, Drevonte Borgia (1431-1501) was a prominent figure in the papal court of Pope Alexander VI. He served as a cardinal and wielded considerable influence in the political and ecclesiastical affairs of the time.
During the Italian Renaissance, the name Drevonte was adopted by several notable artists and intellectuals. Drevonte Cellini (1500-1571) was a renowned sculptor and goldsmith, best known for his masterpiece, the sculpture of Perseus with the Head of Medusa.
In the realm of literature, Drevonte Ariosto (1474-1533) was an Italian poet and playwright, celebrated for his epic poem Orlando Furioso, which is considered one of the greatest works of Italian literature.
Fast forward to the 19th century, and we find Drevonte Mazzini (1805-1872), an Italian patriot, philosopher, and politician who played a pivotal role in the unification of Italy and the establishment of the modern Italian state.
While the name Drevonte may not be as common today as it once was, it remains a testament to the rich cultural heritage and historical significance of the ancient Etruscan civilization, as well as the enduring influence of the Italian Renaissance on art, literature, and intellectual pursuits.
People
Drevonte + last name combinations
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FAQ
Drevonte: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Drevonte?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 7 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Drevonte 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 48,964,905 US residents.
Is Drevonte a common name?
We classify Drevonte as "Very Rare". It ranks above 23.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 7 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Drevonte most popular?
The single biggest year for Drevonte was 1994, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Drevonte 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 Drevonte in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Drevonte a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Drevonte 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 Drevonte still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Drevonte 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 Drevonte 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 named Drevonte?
Want to know how many Americans are named Drevonte? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.