Unisex · #9,864 in 2026

Jonte

Current Rank
#9,864
Peak Rank
#1,535 (1997)
Total Babies
1K
5-Yr Trend
-44%
👧 Girl peak #3,893 (226 total)
👦 Boy peak #1,535 (1K total)
👦As Boy Name
1977
First Year
2024
Last Year
1997
Peak Year
#1535
Peak Rank
1K
Total Count
48
Years Active
👧As Girl Name
1977
First Year
2001
Last Year
1988
Peak Year
#3893
Peak Rank
226
Total Count
23
Years Active

The Story of Jonte

As a girl name

Jonte first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1977, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1988, when 23 Jontes were born — ranking #3,893 that year. As of 2026, Jonte ranks #13,520 for girls with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 226 Jontes have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Jonte first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1977, with 16 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1997, when 67 Jontes were born — ranking #1,535 that year. As of 2026, Jonte ranks #9,864 for boys with 7 births, falling sharply (-44%). In total, more than 1K Jontes have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Jonte

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

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Jonte

What does the name Jonte mean?
Jonte is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1977. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Jonte in 2026?
In 2026, Jonte ranks #9,864 among boys' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.
When was Jonte most popular?
Jonte reached its peak popularity in 1997, ranking #1,535 that year with 67 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Jonte most popular?
Jonte has historically been most popular in Virginia, Indiana, Louisiana. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Jonte.
Is Jonte a unisex name?
Yes — Jonte is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 15% of Jontes assigned female and 85% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Jonte?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Jonte include Jarek, Wilferd, Niel. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Jonte

Jonte is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1977 and has accumulated 1K births in the dataset. Jonte's peak popularity came in 1997 when it ranked #1,535. Use the chart and map above to compare Jonte'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.