Dontavius
- US rank
- #8,243
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #1,620 in 1993
9 babies were named Dontavius in the US in 2025. It has climbed 1,311 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 Dontavius you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 188,679 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Dontavius, 9 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Dontavius would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryDontavius 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 1993, when it ranked #1,620. Today it's #8,243, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowDontavius was 3.8× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 49,020 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 188,679.
- TrendDontavius has climbed 1,311 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #8,243. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
About the name Dontavius
Dontavius is a boy name of American origin. It has 9 letters and 3 syllables, starting with D and ending in “-ius”. US birth records list Dontavius for boys from 1980 to 2025, in 46 of those 46 years. Its best year was 1993, when it ranked #1,620 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #8,243, with 9 babies.
Origin:American names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 8.7 | 115,607 boys |
| 1990s | 23 | 43,821 boys |
| 2000s | 14 | 73,910 boys |
| 2010s | 7.0 | 142,450 boys |
| 2020s | 6.1 | 164,384 boys |
More American boy names
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: Maverick · independent, unbranded
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Questions about the name Dontavius
What is the origin of the name Dontavius?
Dontavius has American roots in our records. Other American names include Henry, Maverick, Kai.
Is Dontavius a boy or girl name?
Dontavius is a boy name.
How popular is the name Dontavius?
Dontavius ranked #8,243 for US boys in 2025, given to 9 babies. Its best year was 1993 (#1,620).