Will my child share the name Donte with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 6 UK babies named Donte per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Donte in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Donte becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Donte is declining: down 296 places since 2020, to #3,256 in 2025. It peaked at #894 in 2008.

Is Donte a good choice for a distinctive name?

Donte is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Donte a popular baby name in the United States?

Donte does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Donte is a distinctive choice, ranked #3256 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Donte in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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About the Name Donte

Donte is steadily gaining in popularity, up 38 places over the past five years. Its best recorded rank was #894 in 2008, and it currently sits at #2922. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Donte is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Donte in their class.