The given name "Donte" is notably associated with a diverse group of prominent individuals, predominantly American athletes across various sports. Many celebrated figures, including American football players like Donté Stallworth (born 1980) and Donte Whitner (born 1985), as well as basketball players such as Donte DiVincenzo (born 1997) and Donté Greene (born 1988), bear this name. Beyond sports, Donté Clark (born 1977) stands out as an American poet, highlighting the name's reach into the arts.

The name also features in popular culture through fictional characters, such as Donte Charles from the series Waterloo Road and the rebooted Dante from DmC: Devil May Cry. Adding a unique historical note, "Donte's" was once a famous jazz club in Los Angeles, contributing to the name's varied legacy.