Davante Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Davante is a modern name with roots in the Hebrew name David, meaning 'beloved'. It evolved from David to Davin and finally to Davante. The name gained popularity in the late 20th century and is often associated with creativity. While it has biblical relevance through David, Davante itself does not have a direct biblical connection.
The name Davante is most popular in Louisiana, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Millennials (Gen Y) 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, Davante 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, 'Davante' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1820th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2910th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 5651st out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Davante' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Davante"
Pronunciation
/dəˈvɑːnteɪ/
Origin
Modern English
Etymology
Davante is a modern variation of the name Davin, which itself is derived from the Hebrew name David, meaning 'beloved'.
Meaning
beloved
Language Evolution
David, Davin, Davante
Biblical Background
David is a significant biblical figure, known as the second king of Israel and an ancestor of Jesus, but Davante does not have a direct biblical reference.
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in the late 20th century, particularly in African American communities, as a unique variation of David.
Variants & Derivatives
Davin, Davon, Dave, David
Modern Popularity & Image
Davante is perceived as a modern, trendy name, often associated with creativity and individuality.
Famous People
Davante Adams (American football player), Davante Smith (American football player)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Davante"
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 "Davante"
"Davante" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 1820th of 16616 | 638 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 2910th of 24088 | 573 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 5651st of 23106 | 190 |
Regional Popularity of "Davante" 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) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
34.68% 1278th/3685 |
31.51% 1410th/4475 |
25.36% 1317th/5194 |
35.62% 2250th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
71.85% 3292nd/4582 |
52.17% 2694th/5164 |
40.08% 2931st/7313 |
67.40% 5030th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Davante" 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 "Davante"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Davante" 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.