Modern creation, likely meaning of Dante or enduring
Ladonte is a modern American name, likely created by combining the popular prefix 'La-' with the Italian name Dante. Dante itself is a contraction of Durante, which means 'enduring' or 'steadfast'. It is most common within African American communities as a unique rhythmic variation of established names.
Less common today
Ladonte isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,228 in 1993.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
