Dontavious
- US rank
- #7,679
- Syllables
- 4
- Peak
- #1,095 in 1991
10 babies were named Dontavious in the US in 2025. It has dropped 4,605 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1980–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Dontavious 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 Dontavious, 10 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Dontavious would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryDontavious first shows up in US birth records in 1980, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 45 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1991, when it ranked #1,095. Today it's #7,679, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowDontavious was 6.4× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 26,525 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 169,492.
- TrendDontavious has slipped 4,605 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 Dontavious
Dontavious is a boy name of American origin. It has 10 letters and 4 syllables, starting with D and ending in “-ous”. US birth records list Dontavious for boys from 1980 to 2025, in 46 of those 46 years. Its best year was 1991, when it ranked #1,095 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #7,679, with 10 babies.
Origin:American names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 12 | 85,179 boys |
| 1990s | 36 | 27,405 boys |
| 2000s | 29 | 34,819 boys |
| 2010s | 16 | 60,864 boys |
| 2020s | 9.4 | 105,820 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
- 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 Dontavious
What is the origin of the name Dontavious?
Dontavious has American roots in our records. Other American names include Henry, Maverick, Kai.
Is Dontavious a boy or girl name?
Dontavious is a boy name.
How popular is the name Dontavious?
Dontavious ranked #7,679 for US boys in 2025, given to 10 babies. Its best year was 1991 (#1,095).