Jontae is a unisex given name of African American origin, derived from the combination of 'John' and 'Tae'. It gained popularity in the latter half of the 20th century, with its first recorded usage in the United States being in 1967. The name Jontae is composed of two elements: 'Jon', which is a shortened form of the name John, meaning 'God is gracious'; and 'Tae', believed to be a variant of the Korean family name Tae, which translates to 'great' or 'large'. Therefore, Jontae could be interpreted as 'God is gracious, great'. The name has been used for both boys and girls, contributing to its unique unisex status. It peaked in popularity during the late 1980s and early 1990s, with its highest rank being #765 in the United States in 1991.
The name Jontae experienced varying popularity over the years, with a notable surge between 1984 and 1998, peaking at 41 births in 2007. However, it has seen a decline since then, with only 9 births recorded in 2023.