Donta
- US rank
- #7,679
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #770 in 1978
10 babies were named Donta in the US in 2025. It has dropped 3,253 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1964–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Donta you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 169,492 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Donta, 10 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Donta would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryDonta first shows up in US birth records in 1964, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 61 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1978, when it ranked #770. Today it's #7,679, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowDonta was 6.5× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 26,178 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 169,492.
- TrendDonta has slipped 3,253 places over the last five years and now sits at #7,679. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
About the name Donta
Donta is a boy name of American origin. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with D and ending in “-nta”. US birth records list Donta for boys from 1964 to 2025, in 62 of those 62 years. Its best year was 1978, when it ranked #770 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #7,679, with 10 babies.
Origin:American names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 5.3 | 189,274 boys |
| 1970s | 46 | 21,598 boys |
| 1980s | 59 | 17,013 boys |
| 1990s | 51 | 19,681 boys |
| 2000s | 29 | 34,855 boys |
| 2010s | 18 | 55,897 boys |
| 2020s | 9.6 | 103,986 boys |
More American boy names
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: Maverick · independent, unbranded
- Unisex name: Kai · sea
- Unisex name: Jace · healer
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- Boy name: Milo · possibly gracious
- Boy name: Bryson · son of Brice
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Questions about the name Donta
What is the origin of the name Donta?
Donta has American roots in our records. Other American names include Henry, Maverick, Kai.
Is Donta a boy or girl name?
Donta is a boy name.
How popular is the name Donta?
Donta ranked #7,679 for US boys in 2025, given to 10 babies. Its best year was 1978 (#770).