Dionte
A male given name originating as a coinage, of African-American usage, variant of Deonte.
Every Dionte since 1971 — 3,169 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Dionte
Dionte is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #4,899 in 2025 with 20 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1971, 3,169 American babies have been named Dionte. Its peak came in 1993, when 172 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
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 Dionte stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Dionte year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 20 | #4,899 |
| 2024 | — | — | 11 | #7,373 |
| 2023 | — | — | 15 | #6,008 |
| 2022 | — | — | 24 | #4,337 |
| 2021 | — | — | 24 | #4,278 |
| 2020 | — | — | 29 | #3,670 |
| 2019 | — | — | 27 | #3,918 |
| 2018 | — | — | 25 | #4,119 |
| 2017 | — | — | 30 | #3,610 |
| 2016 | — | — | 28 | #3,802 |
| 2015 | — | — | 27 | #3,911 |
| 2014 | — | — | 31 | #3,475 |
| 2013 | — | — | 27 | #3,776 |
| 2012 | — | — | 34 | #3,249 |
| 2011 | — | — | 40 | #2,915 |
| 2010 | — | — | 42 | #2,834 |
| 2009 | — | — | 40 | #2,963 |
| 2008 | — | — | 57 | #2,300 |
| 2007 | — | — | 49 | #2,543 |
| 2006 | — | — | 59 | #2,188 |
| 2005 | — | — | 63 | #1,991 |
| 2004 | — | — | 57 | #2,083 |
| 2003 | — | — | 71 | #1,723 |
| 2002 | — | — | 72 | #1,650 |
| 2001 | — | — | 85 | #1,453 |
| 2000 | — | — | 127 | #1,109 |
| 1995 | 5 | #14,064 | 148 | #906 |
| 1990 | — | — | 116 | #971 |
| 1985 | — | — | 38 | #1,650 |
| 1980 | — | — | 26 | #2,073 |
| 1975 | — | — | 9 | #3,728 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Dionte mean?
A male given name originating as a coinage, of African-American usage, variant of Deonte.
How popular is the name Dionte in 2025?
Dionte ranked #4,899 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 20 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Dionte?
3,169 babies have been named Dionte in the United States since 1971, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Dionte most popular?
Dionte peaked in 1993, when 172 newborns received the name.
Is Dionte a boy or girl name?
Dionte is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Dionte rising or falling?
Dionte is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.