UK boy's name
Devontae
Of English origin, representing a variant spelling of "Devante".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2022. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Devontae is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Devontae popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2022 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4789, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2007, with 9 births.
This profile covers 98 England and Wales registrations across 18 recorded years from 1998 to 2022. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 33% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 97 living people in the UK are called Devontae. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2023 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Devontae ranked #4789 for boys in England and Wales in 2022, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2007, when 9 boys were registered as Devontae.
- • About 97 living people in the UK are estimated to have Devontae as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4789
2022
Births in 2022
3
Latest year
Peak year
2007
9 births
Estimated living
97
2026
Meaning
What does Devontae mean?
The name Devontae is a modern American name that has its origins in the combination of two other names: Devon and Dante. It is believed to have emerged in the late 20th century, likely as a creative blend of these two popular names.
The first part of the name, Devon, is derived from an English county in the southwestern region of the country. The name Devon itself is thought to have originated from the Celtic word "Dyfnaint," meaning "deep valley dwellers." This suggests that the name Devontae may have some distant ties to the ancient Celtic cultures that inhabited the British Isles.
The second part of the name, Dante, has its roots in Italian culture and literature. It is derived from the name of the famous Italian poet Dante Alighieri, who lived from 1265 to 1321. Dante is best known for his epic poem "The Divine Comedy," which is considered one of the greatest works of world literature.
While there are no known historical figures specifically named Devontae, the name carries the combined influences of both its component parts. Devon has a long history in England, with notable figures such as the 16th-century explorer Sir Francis Drake, who was born in Devon. Dante, on the other hand, is closely associated with the rich literary and cultural heritage of Renaissance Italy.
In terms of notable individuals who have borne variations of the name, one can mention:
1. Devon Franklin, an American Hollywood producer and author, born in 1978. 2. Dante Alighieri, the Italian poet who wrote "The Divine Comedy," born in 1265. 3. Dante Gabriel Rossetti, an influential English poet and painter of the 19th century, born in 1828. 4. Devon White, a former Major League Baseball player from the United States, born in 1962. 5. Dante Bichette, a former Major League Baseball player from the United States, born in 1963.
The name Devontae is a modern creation that reflects the diverse cultural influences that have shaped American society. While it may not have a deep historical lineage, it carries elements of both English and Italian heritage, combining the geographical significance of Devon with the literary legacy of Dante.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Devontae over time
The chart below shows babies named Devontae registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1998 to 2022. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Devontae, the clearest high point is 2007. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2022, compared with 9 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Devontae by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Devontae was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #3903 | 9 | 2 |
| 2010s | #3406 | 55 | 10 |
| 2000s | #2393 | 28 | 4 |
| 1990s | #2922 | 6 | 2 |
Related
Names similar to Devontae
- Daniel 120,900
- Dylan 60,836
- David 37,852
- Dominic 20,480
- Declan 11,657
- Dexter 11,627
- Danny 8,434
- Dean 5,329
- Dillon 4,113
- Douglas 3,773
- Dominik 3,494
- Damian 3,486
FAQ
Devontae: questions and answers
How popular is the name Devontae in the UK right now?
In 2022, Devontae was ranked #4789 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Devontae most popular?
The peak year on record was 2007, with 9 babies registered as Devontae in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Devontae?
Of English origin, representing a variant spelling of "Devante".
How many people are called Devontae in the UK?
A total of 98 babies have been registered as Devontae across the 18 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.