Dvontae
A masculine name derived from an African surname, possibly meaning "fighter" or "warrior".
Name Census estimates that about 111 living Americans carry the first name Dvontae. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Dvontae today is around 25 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Dvontae births was 1992 (16 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Dvontae. 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
111
~ 1 in 3,087,877 Americans
Peak year
1992
16 babies that year
Average age
25
years old
2022 SSA rank
#10,090
Tracked since 1991
Popularity
Dvontae: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Dvontae 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 63 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
Dvontae 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 Dvontae during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Dvontae
The name Dvontae is believed to have originated from the African-American community in the United States, likely in the late 20th century. It is a modern name that does not have a clear linguistic origin or direct translation. However, its structure and sound suggest it may be a creative variation or combination of more traditional names such as Devonte or Devontae.
While there are no known historical references or ancient texts mentioning the name Dvontae, it has gained some popularity in recent decades. One of the earliest recorded examples is Dvontae Kinard, an American football player born in 1988, who played for various teams in the National Football League (NFL) from 2010 to 2015.
Another notable individual with this name is Dvontae Thomas, an American basketball player born in 1992. He played for several college teams, including the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, and had a brief professional career in Europe.
Dvontae Watson, born in 1990, is an American singer and songwriter known for his work in the R&B genre. He has released several albums and singles since the early 2010s.
Dvontae Wilkinson, born in 1986, is an American entrepreneur and author. He founded a successful business and wrote a book titled "The Millionaire Mindset" in 2018, sharing his insights on personal development and wealth creation.
Dvontae Bray, born in 1993, is an American actor and model. He has appeared in various television shows and films, including a recurring role in the popular series "Empire" from 2015 to 2018.
While the name Dvontae is relatively modern and not as well-documented as more traditional names, it has gained some recognition in various fields, including sports, entertainment, and business. As a unique and distinctive name, it reflects the creativity and cultural diversity of the African-American community in the United States.
People
Dvontae + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Dvontae 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
Dvontae: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Dvontae?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 111 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Dvontae 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 3,087,877 US residents.
Is Dvontae a common name?
We classify Dvontae as "Very Rare". It ranks above 66.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 113 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Dvontae most popular?
The single biggest year for Dvontae was 1992, when 16 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Dvontae is about 25 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 Dvontae in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Dvontae a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Dvontae 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 Dvontae still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Dvontae 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 Dvontae 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 Americans are named Dvontae?
Want to know how many Americans are named Dvontae? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.