Deontay
- US rank
- #6,446
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,671 in 1996
13 babies were named Deontay in the US in 2025. It has dropped 1,405 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1979–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Deontay you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 131,579 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Deontay, 13 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Deontay would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryDeontay first shows up in US birth records in 1979, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 46 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1996, when it ranked #1,671. Today it's #6,446, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowDeontay was 2.9× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 45,662 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 131,579.
- TrendDeontay has slipped 1,405 places over the last five years and now sits at #6,446. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
About the name Deontay
Deontay is a boy name of American origin. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, starting with D and ending in “-tay”. US birth records list Deontay for boys from 1979 to 2025, in 46 of those 47 years. Its best year was 1996, when it ranked #1,671 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #6,446, with 13 babies.
Origin:American names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 4.6 | 217,391 boys |
| 1980s | 6.7 | 148,368 boys |
| 1990s | 23 | 43,103 boys |
| 2000s | 17 | 59,880 boys |
| 2010s | 9.1 | 109,890 boys |
| 2020s | 8.0 | 125,000 boys |
Other spellings of Deontay
More American boy names
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: Maverick · independent, unbranded
- Unisex name: Kai · sea
- Unisex name: Jace · healer
- Boy name: Jaxon · son of Jack
- Boy name: Milo · possibly gracious
- Boy name: Bryson · son of Brice
- Boy name: Louis · famous warrior
Questions about the name Deontay
What is the origin of the name Deontay?
Deontay has American roots in our records. Other American names include Henry, Maverick, Kai.
Is Deontay a boy or girl name?
Deontay is a boy name.
How popular is the name Deontay?
Deontay ranked #6,446 for US boys in 2025, given to 13 babies. Its best year was 1996 (#1,671).