Davontae Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Davontae originates from modern American naming trends, combining elements of traditional names like Damon and David, signifying 'beloved' or 'friend'. Its evolution reflects the desire for unique names in recent times. While it lacks biblical significance, it has emerged as a popular choice in contemporary culture. Notable individuals with the name include athletes and public figures.
The name Davontae is most popular in Michigan, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the MidWest 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, Davontae 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, 'Davontae' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2476th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2274th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 4085th out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Davontae' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Davontae"
Pronunciation
/dəˈvɒn.teɪ/
Origin
Modern American
Etymology
Davontae is a contemporary name, likely derived from the combination of the name 'Damon' or 'David' with the suffix '-tae', which is a common stylistic addition in modern names.
Meaning
beloved, friend
Language Evolution
Damon, David, Davontae
Historical Usage
Davontae has gained popularity in the late 20th century as part of a trend for unique and modern names in America.
Variants & Derivatives
Damon, David, Davaun
Modern Popularity & Image
Davontae is seen as a trendy and modern name, often associated with creativity and individuality.
Famous People
Davontae Adams, Davontae Shannon
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Davontae"
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 "Davontae"
"Davontae" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 2476th of 16616 | 407 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 2274th of 24088 | 824 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 4085th of 23106 | 306 |
Regional Popularity of "Davontae" 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) |
31.72% 1169th/3685 |
63.49% 2841st/4475 |
40.05% 2080th/5194 |
39.20% 2476th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
34.77% 1593rd/4582 |
76.12% 3931st/5164 |
34.30% 2508th/7313 |
67.40% 5030th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
71.34% 2842nd/3984 |
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74.46% 5080th/6822 |
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Regional Popularity of "Davontae" 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 "Davontae"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Davontae" 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.