Dontae Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Dontae is an African American English name that evolved from the Italian name Dante, which itself is derived from the Latin name Durante, meaning enduring or steadfast. The name has gained popularity in the late 20th century and is associated with traits of strength and individuality, with no direct biblical relevance.
The name Dontae is most popular in Maryland, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Dontae 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, 'Dontae' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1793rd out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 842nd out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1093rd out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2128th out of 23106 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 20144th out of 27321 names. Discover how the name 'Dontae' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Dontae"
Pronunciation
/dɒnˈteɪ/
Origin
African American English
Etymology
Dontae is a modern name derived from the name Dante, which has Italian roots. Dante itself is derived from the Latin name Durante, meaning 'enduring' or 'steadfast'.
Meaning
enduring, steadfast
Language Evolution
Durante, Dante, Dontae
Historical Usage
Dontae gained popularity in the late 20th century, particularly within African American communities, as a modern variation of the classic name Dante.
Variants & Derivatives
Dante, Dantez, Donta
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Dontae is perceived as a strong and unique name, often associated with creativity and individuality.
Famous People
Dontae Johnson, professional football player, Dontae Wright, social media influencer
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Dontae"
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 "Dontae"
"Dontae" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 1793rd of 10718 | 403 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 842nd of 16616 | 2,224 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 1093rd of 24088 | 2,459 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 2128th of 23106 | 806 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 20144th of 27321 | 17 |
Regional Popularity of "Dontae" 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) |
36.53% 1073rd/2937 |
53.89% 1877th/3483 |
42.69% 1502nd/3518 |
34.57% 1398th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
18.75% 691st/3685 |
16.87% 755th/4475 |
15.96% 829th/5194 |
17.43% 1101st/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
21.72% 995th/4582 |
16.75% 865th/5164 |
14.56% 1065th/7313 |
24.68% 1842nd/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
51.23% 2041st/3984 |
46.13% 2070th/4487 |
30.08% 2052nd/6822 |
71.13% 4464th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Dontae" 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 "Dontae"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Dontae" 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.