Daunte
Meaningenduring · English form of Dante
- US rank
- #12,008
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #968 in 2001
5 babies were named Daunte in the US in 2025. It has dropped 1,403 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1974–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Daunte you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 344,828 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Daunte, 5 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Daunte would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryDaunte first shows up in US birth records in 1974, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 51 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 2001, when it ranked #968. Today it's #12,008, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowDaunte was 15× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 22,831 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 344,828.
- TrendDaunte has slipped 1,403 places over the last five years and now sits at #12,008. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningDaunte is an English form of Dante, which means “enduring”. Our records link it to Latin and Spanish roots.
About the name Daunte
Daunte is a boy name of Latin and Spanish origin meaning “enduring”. It has 6 letters and 1 syllable, starting with D and ending in “-nte”. US birth records list Daunte for boys from 1974 to 2025, in 51 of those 52 years. Its best year was 2001, when it ranked #968 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #12,008, with 5 babies.
Origin:Latin namesSpanish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 5.5 | 182,927 boys |
| 1980s | 10 | 99,404 boys |
| 1990s | 13 | 75,131 boys |
| 2000s | 43 | 23,202 boys |
| 2010s | 8.7 | 115,607 boys |
| 2020s | 4.7 | 212,014 boys |
More Latin boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Theodore · gift of God
- Boy name: Lucas · man from Lucania
- Unisex name: Elias · my God is Yahweh
- Unisex name: Luca · man from Lucania
- Boy name: Sebastian · venerable
- Boy name: Leo · lion
- Boy name: Alexander · defender of men
Questions about the name Daunte
What does the name Daunte mean?
Daunte means “enduring” in English, as a form of Dante.
What is the origin of the name Daunte?
Daunte has Latin, Spanish roots in our records. Other Latin names include Oliver, Theodore, Lucas.
Is Daunte a boy or girl name?
Daunte is a boy name.
How popular is the name Daunte?
Daunte ranked #12,008 for US boys in 2025, given to 5 babies. Its best year was 2001 (#968).