Jontae
- US rank
- #7,194
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #2,398 in 1999
11 babies were named Jontae in the US in 2025. It has climbed 4,828 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1976–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Jontae you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 156,250 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Jontae, 11 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Jontae would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryJontae first shows up in US birth records in 1976, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 49 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1999, when it reached #2,398.
- Then vs nowJontae was 2.6× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 59,524 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 156,250.
- TrendJontae has climbed 4,828 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #7,194. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
About the name Jontae
Jontae is a boy name of French origin. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with J and ending in “-tae”. US birth records list Jontae for boys from 1976 to 2025, in 49 of those 50 years. Its best year was 1999, when it ranked #2,398 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #7,194, with 11 babies.
Origin:French names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 3.8 | 261,438 boys |
| 1980s | 6.7 | 148,810 boys |
| 1990s | 12 | 84,674 boys |
| 2000s | 15 | 65,574 boys |
| 2010s | 7.8 | 129,032 boys |
| 2020s | 4.4 | 225,564 boys |
More French boy names
- Boy name: Sebastian · venerable
- Boy name: Leo · lion
- Boy name: Daniel · God is my judge
- Unisex name: Gabriel · God is my strength
- Unisex name: Wyatt · brave in war
- Boy name: Charles · free man
- Unisex name: Beau · handsome
- Boy name: Robert · bright fame
Questions about the name Jontae
What is the origin of the name Jontae?
Jontae has French roots in our records. Other French names include Sebastian, Leo, Daniel.
Is Jontae a boy or girl name?
Jontae is a boy name.
How popular is the name Jontae?
Jontae ranked #7,194 for US boys in 2025, given to 11 babies. Its best year was 1999 (#2,398).