Jevonte
Strong and determined; of African American origin.
Name Census estimates that about 435 living Americans carry the first name Jevonte. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jevonte today is around 25 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jevonte births was 1993 (37 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jevonte. 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
435
~ 1 in 787,941 Americans
Peak year
1993
37 babies that year
Average age
25
years old
2023 SSA rank
#13,083
Tracked since 1990
Popularity
Jevonte: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jevonte 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 193 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
Jevonte 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 Jevonte during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Jevontes live
The SSA's state-level files cover 4 states and territories. Michigan, Illinois, Ohio recorded the most babies named Jevonte, while Virginia, Ohio, Illinois recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 6 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Jevonte
The name Jevonte is believed to have its origins in the African American community of the United States, emerging in the late 20th century. While its precise etymology is uncertain, it is thought to be a variant or combination of the names Jevon and Dante, both of which have roots in different cultures and languages.
Jevon is a masculine name with possible origins in the Welsh name Ieuan, which itself derives from the Hebrew name Yohanan, meaning "God is gracious." Dante, on the other hand, is an Italian name made famous by the renowned poet Dante Alighieri (1265-1321), whose full name was Durante degli Alighieri. The name Dante is believed to be a shortened form of the Italian name Durante, which means "enduring."
While there are no known historical references or ancient texts specifically mentioning the name Jevonte, its uniqueness and popularity in recent decades have led to its adoption by various individuals across different fields.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Jevonte is Jevonte Holmes (born 1991), an American professional basketball player who played for several teams in the NBA G League and internationally. Another notable figure with this name is Jevonte Domond (born 1995), a former American football linebacker who played for Louisiana State University.
In the world of music, Jevonte Domond (born 1990) is an American singer and songwriter best known for his work with the R&B group Day26. Additionally, Jevonte Brooks (born 1988) is a Jamaican singer and songwriter who has found success in the reggae and dancehall genres.
Another individual bearing the name Jevonte is Jevonte Alexander (born 1994), an American track and field athlete who specialized in the long jump and triple jump events.
These are just a few examples of individuals who have carried the name Jevonte throughout history, although it is a relatively modern name that has gained popularity in recent decades, particularly within the African American community.
People
Jevonte + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jevonte as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with J
Other first names starting with J with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Jevonte: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jevonte?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 435 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jevonte 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 787,941 US residents.
Is Jevonte a common name?
We classify Jevonte as "Very Rare". It ranks above 83.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 443 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jevonte most popular?
The single biggest year for Jevonte was 1993, when 37 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jevonte is about 25 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Jevonte a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jevonte 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.
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.