Jonte
- US rank
- #8,243
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #1,535 in 1997
9 babies were named Jonte in the US in 2025. It has dropped 176 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1977–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Jonte you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 188,679 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Jonte, 9 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Jonte would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryJonte first shows up in US birth records in 1977, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 48 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1997, when it ranked #1,535. Today it's #8,243, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowJonte was 4.3× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 43,668 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 188,679.
- TrendJonte has slipped 176 places over the last five years and now sits at #8,243. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
About the name Jonte
Jonte is a boy name of American and Hebrew origin. It has 5 letters and 1 syllable, starting with J and ending in “-nte”. US birth records list Jonte for boys from 1977 to 2025, in 49 of those 49 years. Its best year was 1997, when it ranked #1,535 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #8,243, with 9 babies.
Origin:American namesHebrew names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 9.4 | 106,762 boys |
| 1980s | 14 | 71,276 boys |
| 1990s | 23 | 42,680 boys |
| 2000s | 15 | 66,357 boys |
| 2010s | 8.0 | 124,844 boys |
| 2020s | 4.8 | 206,897 boys |
More American boy names
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: Maverick · independent, unbranded
- Unisex name: Kai · sea
- Unisex name: Jace · healer
- Boy name: Jaxon · son of Jack
- Boy name: Milo · possibly gracious
- Boy name: Bryson · son of Brice
- Boy name: Louis · famous warrior
Questions about the name Jonte
What is the origin of the name Jonte?
Jonte has American, Hebrew roots in our records. Other American names include Henry, Maverick, Kai.
Is Jonte a boy or girl name?
Jonte is a boy name.
How popular is the name Jonte?
Jonte ranked #8,243 for US boys in 2025, given to 9 babies. Its best year was 1997 (#1,535).