Boy · #10,642 in 2026

Dauntae

Name: Popularity of the name Dauntae in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Dauntae, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#10,642

Peak Rank

#7,534 (2004)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1990

First Year

2015

Last Year

2004

Peak Year

#7534

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Dauntae

Dauntae first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1990, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2004, when 9 Dauntaes were born — ranking #7,534 that year. As of 2026, Dauntae ranks #10,642 for baby boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 63 Dauntaes have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Dauntae

Phonetically similar names — useful when Dauntae is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Daunt
Dont
Donte
Dent
Didnt
Dawned
Dint
Dant
Dente
Dunt
Daint
Taunt

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Dauntae

What does the name Dauntae mean?

Dauntae is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1990. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Dauntae in 2026?

In 2026, Dauntae ranks #10,642 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Dauntae most popular?

Dauntae reached its peak popularity in 2004, ranking #7,534 that year with 9 babies given the name.

Is Dauntae a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Dauntae is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Dauntae?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Dauntae include Natalia, Karis, Gregoire. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Dauntae

Dauntae is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1990 and has accumulated 63 births in the dataset. Dauntae's peak popularity came in 2004 when it ranked #7,534. Use the chart and map above to compare Dauntae's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.