NAME PROFILE
Donte
Donte is an Americanized variant of the name Dante, which has Italian origins meaning 'enduring' or 'steadfast.' It conveys a sense of strength and resilience, often associated with a charismatic personality who faces challenges head-on and inspires others through their determination.
Key Stats
| Total births | 15,832 |
| Gender | Male (84% / 16%) |
| Peak year | 1997 |
| Peak generation | Millennial |
| First recorded | 1968 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
CA — 23%MD — 20%OH — 19%PA — 19%NY — 19%
Notable People
Donte DiVincenzo (Basketball player, NBA Champion with the Milwaukee Bucks) · Donte Greene (Former professional basketball player) · Donte Stallworth (Former NFL player) · Donte Jackson (American football player) · Donte Evans (Rapper and songwriter)
Nicknames & Diminutives
DonDDoni
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