Daunte Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Daunte originates from the Italian name Dante, which is a diminutive of Durante, meaning 'enduring' or 'steadfast'. It has evolved through historical forms such as Durante and Dante before becoming Daunte. The name is associated with traits of strength and resilience but does not have biblical relevance. It gained popularity in the late 20th century in the United States and is currently perceived as a modern and unique name.
The name Daunte is most popular in Florida, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Daunte has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Daunte' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 5057th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2932nd out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1930th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 7029th out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Daunte' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Daunte"
Pronunciation
/ˈdɔːnteɪ/
Origin
American (derived from Italian)
Etymology
The name Daunte is derived from the Italian name Dante, which is a diminutive of Durante, meaning 'enduring' or 'steadfast'.
Meaning
enduring, steadfast
Language Evolution
Durante, Dante, Daunte
Historical Usage
The name Daunte gained popularity in the United States during the late 20th century, influenced by the rise of unique and multicultural names.
Variants & Derivatives
Dante, Durante
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Daunte is viewed as a modern and unique name, often associated with strength and resilience.
Famous People
Daunte Wright, an American man who became a symbol of police reform.
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Daunte"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Daunte"
"Daunte" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 5057th of 10718 | 65 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 2932nd of 16616 | 321 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 1930th of 24088 | 1,040 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 7029th of 23106 | 137 |
Regional Popularity of "Daunte" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - |
55.96% 2263rd/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - |
67.60% 3511th/5194 |
44.15% 2789th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
42.21% 1934th/4582 |
38.77% 2002nd/5164 |
25.63% 1874th/7313 |
36.97% 2759th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Daunte" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Daunte"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Daunte" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.