Navonte
An invented name possibly blending Nathan and Avante, potentially meaning something like "gift that comes before".
Name Census estimates that about 10 living Americans carry the first name Navonte. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Navonte today is around 25 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Navonte births was 1998 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Navonte. 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 Navonte. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
10
~ 1 in 34,275,434 Americans
Peak year
1998
5 babies that year
Average age
25
years old
2004 SSA rank
#12,642
Tracked since 1998
Popularity
Navonte: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Navonte from the 1990s through to the 2000s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 5 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Navonte 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 Navonte 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 Navonte
The name Navonte has its origins in the Yoruba language, spoken by the Yoruba people of West Africa, primarily in present-day Nigeria. It dates back to the 15th century or earlier, during the height of the Oyo Empire in the region.
Navonte is derived from the Yoruba words "nawa" meaning "to arise" or "to be born," and "onte" meaning "from the earth" or "from the ground." The name can be interpreted as "one who arises from the earth" or "one born from the ground," possibly referring to a connection with nature or the land.
While the name does not appear to have any direct historical references in ancient texts or religious scriptures, it is believed to have been used by the Yoruba people for centuries as a traditional name for their children.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Navonte can be found in the writings of the Portuguese explorer Duarte Pacheco Pereira, who documented his travels to the Bight of Benin in the late 15th century. He mentioned encountering individuals with this name among the Yoruba people.
Throughout history, a few notable individuals have borne the name Navonte:
1. Navonte Pearson (born 1982), an American professional basketball player who played in several European leagues.
2. Navonte Riley (born 1990), an American football defensive back who played for the Oakland Raiders in the National Football League (NFL).
3. Navonte Knight (born 1995), an American track and field athlete who specializes in the 100-meter and 200-meter sprints.
4. Navonte Edwards (born 1988), an American mixed martial artist who competed in the lightweight division of various promotions.
5. Navonte Williams (born 1978), an American jazz musician and saxophonist known for his work with several acclaimed ensembles.
While the name Navonte may not be as widely known as some other names, it has a rich cultural heritage and a connection to the Yoruba people of West Africa, dating back several centuries. Its meaning and origins reflect a connection with nature and the earth, making it a unique and meaningful name choice.
People
Navonte + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Navonte as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with N
Other first names starting with N with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Navonte: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Navonte?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 10 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Navonte 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 34,275,434 US residents.
Is Navonte a common name?
We classify Navonte as "Very Rare". It ranks above 28.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 10 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Navonte most popular?
The single biggest year for Navonte was 1998, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Navonte 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 Navonte in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Navonte a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Navonte 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 Navonte still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Navonte 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 Navonte 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 Navonte as a first name?
If you just want to know how many Americans are named Navonte, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.