Dontae
Boy name · American · English · Latin
- US rank
- #2,991
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #717 in 1996
41 babies were named Dontae in the US in 2025. It has dropped 824 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1969–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Dontae you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 41,667 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Dontae, 41 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Dontae would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryDontae first shows up in US birth records in 1969, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 56 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1996, when it ranked #717. Today it's #2,991, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowDontae was 3.2× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 13,089 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 41,667.
- TrendDontae has slipped 824 places over the last five years and now sits at #2,991. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
About the name Dontae
Dontae is a boy name of American, English and Latin origin. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with D and ending in “-tae”. US birth records list Dontae for boys from 1969 to 2025, in 57 of those 57 years. Its best year was 1996, when it ranked #717 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #2,991, with 41 babies.
Origin:American namesEnglish namesLatin names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 3.4 | 294,118 boys |
| 1970s | 20 | 50,633 boys |
| 1980s | 61 | 16,415 boys |
| 1990s | 87 | 11,430 boys |
| 2000s | 78 | 12,816 boys |
| 2010s | 49 | 20,458 boys |
| 2020s | 28 | 35,503 boys |
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- Unisex name: Maverick · independent, unbranded
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Questions about the name Dontae
What is the origin of the name Dontae?
Dontae has American, English, Latin roots in our records. Other American names include Henry, Maverick, Kai.
Is Dontae a boy or girl name?
Dontae is a boy name.
How popular is the name Dontae?
Dontae ranked #2,991 for US boys in 2025, given to 41 babies. Its best year was 1996 (#717).