Of the mountain
A modern American creation, likely blending the French prefix 'De' with the name 'Lontae' or 'Dante'. It is often associated with the Latin root 'mons', meaning mountain, suggesting strength and permanence.
Less common today
Delontae isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,963 in 1990.
Former NBA professional basketball player
Professional American football cornerback
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
