How old is someone named Donte?
The average Donte is 30 years old.
Half of all living Dontes are between 22 and 39.
When was Donte popular?
Parents have been choosing Donte less often since its peak in 1997; 77 babies got the name in 2025.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 124 | 100 |
| 1970s | 1,493 | 1,400 |
| 1980s | 3,688 | 3,500 |
| 1990s | 5,024 | 4,900 |
| 2000s | 3,330 | 3,300 |
| 2010s | 1,637 | 1,600 |
| 2020s | 536 | 530 |
How many Dontes are still alive?
About 15,000 Dontes are alive in the US today. That's 96% of the roughly 16,000 babies named Donte since 1961.
Nearly every Donte ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Donte?
About two in five living Dontes are Millennials, born between 1981 and 1996.
- Gen X 11%
- Millennial 44%
- Gen Z 35%
- Gen Alpha 10%
Is Donte an old name?
Somewhat. Donte is older than 52 in 100 names on AgeByName, but younger than plenty of classics.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Donte will be 53 in 2056, so the name is getting older.
Is Donte a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely boys: 99.1% of living Dontes are men.
Names the same age as Donte
NAME TWIN
Donte's name twin is Johnathan. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Johnathan's age curve is the closest match to Donte's: 93% alike.
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Questions about the name Donte
How old is the average Donte?
The average Donte in the US is 30 years old. The median is 31, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Donte?
About 15,000 Dontes are alive in the US today, out of roughly 16,000 babies given the name since 1961.
When was the name Donte most popular?
In 1997, when about 590 baby boys were named Donte.
Is Donte a Millennial name?
Partly. Millennials are the largest group, about 44% of living Dontes, but the name spans several generations.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this