Jonte
Every Jonte since 1977 — 1,489 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jonte
Jonte is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #8,560 in 2025 with 9 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1977, 1,489 American babies have been named Jonte — about 85% boys and 15% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1997, when 78 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 Jonte stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jonte 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 | — | — | 9 | #8,560 |
| 2024 | — | — | 7 | #10,362 |
| 2023 | — | — | 5 | #13,121 |
| 2022 | — | — | 8 | #9,391 |
| 2021 | — | — | 12 | #6,880 |
| 2020 | — | — | 9 | #8,375 |
| 2019 | — | — | 9 | #8,505 |
| 2018 | — | — | 14 | #6,165 |
| 2017 | — | — | 16 | #5,654 |
| 2016 | — | — | 18 | #5,222 |
| 2015 | — | — | 19 | #4,962 |
| 2014 | — | — | 9 | #8,448 |
| 2013 | — | — | 13 | #6,428 |
| 2012 | — | — | 20 | #4,784 |
| 2011 | — | — | 18 | #5,085 |
| 2010 | — | — | 15 | #5,879 |
| 2009 | — | — | 25 | #4,100 |
| 2008 | — | — | 22 | #4,467 |
| 2007 | — | — | 27 | #3,835 |
| 2006 | — | — | 31 | #3,416 |
| 2005 | — | — | 22 | #4,127 |
| 2004 | — | — | 37 | #2,814 |
| 2003 | — | — | 27 | #3,404 |
| 2002 | — | — | 26 | #3,405 |
| 2001 | 6 | #14,344 | 38 | #2,547 |
| 2000 | 6 | #13,955 | 45 | #2,209 |
| 1995 | 6 | #12,461 | 37 | #2,194 |
| 1990 | 13 | #6,630 | 24 | #2,737 |
| 1985 | 12 | #5,813 | 24 | #2,257 |
| 1980 | 8 | #7,704 | 21 | #2,404 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Jonte in 2025?
Jonte ranked #8,560 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 9 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Jonte?
1,489 babies have been named Jonte in the United States since 1977, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jonte most popular?
Jonte peaked in 1997, when 78 newborns received the name.
Is Jonte a boy or girl name?
Jonte is used for both: about 15% of babies named Jonte have been girls and 85% boys.
Is the name Jonte rising or falling?
Jonte is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.