How Many People Are Named Donte?

Complete statistics for the name Donte in the United States — including rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, and state data.

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

Donte
Very Rare
15,753
Estimated People
1 in 20,948
1 in X Americans
1997
Peak Popularity
Male
Predicted Gender
Origin
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Normalized logarithmic scale (0–100)

⚥ Gender Distribution
♂ Male
15,616 (99%)
♀ Female
137 (1%)
99%
male
📊 Age Distribution Analysis
Avg Age: 31

Population Share

📈 Popularity Over Time
📅 Decade-by-Decade Breakdown
📍 State-Wise Distribution
Alabama 64
Arkansas 28
Arizona 20
California 1,420
Colorado 31
Connecticut 51
DC 398
Delaware 5
Florida 737
Georgia 464
Illinois 841
Indiana 338
Kansas 30
Kentucky 63
Louisiana 365
Massachusetts 40
Maryland 1,195
Michigan 558
Minnesota 37
Missouri 250
Mississippi 47
North Carolina 592
Nebraska 5
New Jersey 509
New Mexico 6
Nevada 11
New York 1,087
Ohio 931
Oklahoma 56
Pennsylvania 1,137
South Carolina 305
Tennessee 199
Texas 648
Virginia 728
Washington 50
Wisconsin 145
West Virginia 5
🔎 Name Characteristics
Repeated characters 0.0%
Starts with "A" 0.0%
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How Many People Have the Name Donte in the US?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 15,753 people in the United States currently share the name Donte. That works out to roughly 1 in every 20,948 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category among all names tracked in US records. For context on where this falls on the full spectrum, see the name rarity guide.

Is Donte a Common or Rare Name?

Donte is classified as Very Rare when scored against the entire US population. Our rarity scale runs from Very Common (top names shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness when choosing a baby name, genealogists narrow down records, and curious individuals settle debates about their own identity.

What Does the Name Donte Mean?

The meaning, language of origin, cultural and religious background for Donte are covered in full on the Donte name meaning & origin page. For a broader look at thousands of names, browse the name meaning directory.

Gender Breakdown: Is Donte Male or Female?

Of all recorded bearers of Donte in SSA data, approximately 99% are male and 1% are female. Donte is used almost exclusively as a male name in the United States. See our guide to gender-neutral names for more on how naming norms evolve.

When Was Donte Most Popular?

The name Donte reached peak popularity in 1997, with 589 babies registered that year. Our article on 2025 baby name trends explores these forces in detail.

Where Is Donte Most Common in the US?

The state-by-state breakdown above shows estimated bearer counts for Donte across all 50 states. Highly populous states like California, Texas, and New York naturally show higher counts for almost every name simply due to population size.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures on this page are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Donte?

Approximately 15,753 people in the United States share the name Donte, based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling.

Is Donte a rare name?

Donte is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 20,948 Americans has this name.

What does the name Donte mean?

The meaning and origin of Donte is displayed in the Name Meaning and Origin section at the top of this page. Browse the name meaning directory at https://howmanyofme.site/name-meaning/ for more names.

Is Donte more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 99% of people named Donte are male and 1% are female. The predicted gender is Male.

When was Donte most popular?

The name Donte reached its peak in 1997, with 589 registrations that year.

Are these statistics exact?

No. All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. Exact real-time name counts are not publicly available. See the methodology page at https://howmanyofme.site/methodology/ for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. They are not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Total People15,753
RarityVery Rare
1 in X1 in 20,948
GenderMale
Avg Age31
Peak Year1997
Male %99%
Female %1%

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