Daunte
Every Daunte since 1974 — 1,568 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Daunte
Daunte is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #12,464 in 2025 with 5 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1974, 1,568 American babies have been named Daunte. Its peak came in 2001, when 159 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Daunte stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Daunte year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | #12,464 |
| 2024 | 7 | #10,127 |
| 2023 | 7 | #9,973 |
| 2022 | 11 | #7,378 |
| 2021 | 13 | #6,412 |
| 2020 | 6 | #10,911 |
| 2019 | 12 | #6,867 |
| 2018 | 16 | #5,594 |
| 2017 | 12 | #6,774 |
| 2016 | 12 | #6,815 |
| 2015 | 13 | #6,414 |
| 2014 | 12 | #6,731 |
| 2013 | 16 | #5,443 |
| 2012 | 20 | #4,731 |
| 2011 | 26 | #3,913 |
| 2010 | 24 | #4,137 |
| 2009 | 36 | #3,176 |
| 2008 | 45 | #2,724 |
| 2007 | 72 | #1,957 |
| 2006 | 87 | #1,644 |
| 2005 | 108 | #1,383 |
| 2004 | 96 | #1,448 |
| 2003 | 86 | #1,499 |
| 2002 | 82 | #1,517 |
| 2001 | 159 | #970 |
| 2000 | 86 | #1,434 |
| 1995 | 25 | #2,863 |
| 1990 | 16 | #3,637 |
| 1985 | 15 | #3,102 |
| 1980 | 11 | #3,671 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Daunte in 2025?
Daunte ranked #12,464 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 5 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Daunte?
1,568 babies have been named Daunte in the United States since 1974, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Daunte most popular?
Daunte peaked in 2001, when 159 newborns received the name.
Is Daunte a boy or girl name?
Daunte is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Daunte rising or falling?
Daunte is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.