Deonta
- US rank
- #5,608
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #839 in 1992
16 babies were named Deonta in the US in 2025. It has climbed 91 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1974–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Deonta you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 106,383 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Deonta, 16 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Deonta would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryDeonta first shows up in US birth records in 1974, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 51 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1992, when it ranked #839. Today it's #5,608, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowDeonta was 4.3× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 24,876 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 106,383.
- TrendDeonta has climbed 91 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #5,608. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
About the name Deonta
Deonta is a boy name of American origin. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with D and ending in “-nta”. US birth records list Deonta for boys from 1974 to 2025, in 51 of those 52 years. Its best year was 1992, when it ranked #839 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #5,608, with 16 babies.
Origin:American names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 8.0 | 124,224 boys |
| 1980s | 26 | 38,388 boys |
| 1990s | 58 | 17,197 boys |
| 2000s | 27 | 37,175 boys |
| 2010s | 17 | 60,606 boys |
| 2020s | 9.2 | 109,290 boys |
More American boy names
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: Maverick · independent, unbranded
- Unisex name: Kai · sea
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Questions about the name Deonta
What is the origin of the name Deonta?
Deonta has American roots in our records. Other American names include Henry, Maverick, Kai.
Is Deonta a boy or girl name?
Deonta is a boy name.
How popular is the name Deonta?
Deonta ranked #5,608 for US boys in 2025, given to 16 babies. Its best year was 1992 (#839).