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Marquitta

A modern creative name formed from the prefix 'La' combined with the name 'Vonte', which is often interpreted as meaning 'from the wind' or 'living'. A person named Lavonte is typically viewed as charismatic, visionary, and possessing an infectious energy that inspires those around them.

Key Stats

Total births1,183
GenderFemale (0% / 100%)
Peak year1983
Peak generationMillennial
First recorded1972
Most recent1994
Syllables3
OriginAfrican-American
Comeback nameNo

Popularity Trend (1910–2025)

19102025

Name Traits & Attributes

✨ Double Letter

Top States

IL — 27%MS — 18%TX — 18%LA — 18%GA — 18%

Notable People

Lavonte David (Professional Football Player, Super Bowl Champion) · Lavonte 'Kermit' Whitfield (Professional Football Player, Speed Specialist) · Lavonte Dority (Professional Basketball Player, Valparaiso University Scoring Leader) · Lavonte Simpson (Collegiate Track and Field Athlete, All-American Sprinter) · Lavonte Valcourt (Professional Football Player, Notable Wide Receiver)

Nicknames & Diminutives

VonteTayVonLav

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