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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Dalontae — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
All names
Daloni|Dalson
AfricanBoy→ Stable

Dalontae

duh-LAHN-tay · 3 syllables

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Boy

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #11160 in 2022

Peak: #11160 in 2022

→ Stable

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #11160 in 2022

Peak: #11160 in 2022

5yr change
—
Birth frequency
1.7 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
100% boy · 0% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20102022

Rank #11160 · Falling since 2010

This name is given to very few babies each year — it sits outside the range shown in these charts.

Namesake Score
70
Higher than 70% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Strong
.com available · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
45
Won't be common in class

Dalontae scores well on practical feasibility but there are tradeoffs — it's a well-known name in this region.

Meaning Depth37% of score
60
Name Trend28% of score
55
Uniqueness20% of score
45
Feasibility15% of score
85

Scores are percentile-ranked across 43,000+ names.

Name DNA
African AmericanModernConstructed3-syllableContemporaryBoyPrefix-suffix blendUrban
Character
bold confidencecreative expressionstrong presenceindependent spiritnatural charisma
STRONG
High confidence

Dalontae is an African boy name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Trend:→ Stable
Feasibility:.com available · — · clear
Popularity:—
Dalontae at a Glance
Meaning:Modern African American name, likely a creative blending of 'Da-' prefix with 'Lontae' or similar elements, part of the tradition of constructed contemporary names.
Language root:African American Vernacular English
Peak rank:#11160 in 2022
5yr change:—
Sex usage:100% boy · 0% girl
Notable bearers

No notable bearers on record.

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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Dalontae · Overview
Summary

Dalontae is an African boy name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Search interest: 0/100 → Stable

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Dalontae scores 70/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Modern · Meaningful character
Dalontae carries a bold, warm quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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