Dontay
Boy name · American · English · Latin
- US rank
- #6,803
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,144 in 1983
12 babies were named Dontay in the US in 2025. It has dropped 2,783 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1971–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Dontay you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 142,857 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Dontay, 12 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Dontay would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryDontay first shows up in US birth records in 1971, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 54 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1983, when it ranked #1,144. Today it's #6,803, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowDontay was 3.5× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 40,984 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 142,857.
- TrendDontay has slipped 2,783 places over the last five years and now sits at #6,803. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
About the name Dontay
Dontay is a boy name of American, English and Latin origin. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with D and ending in “-tay”. US birth records list Dontay for boys from 1971 to 2025, in 55 of those 55 years. Its best year was 1983, when it ranked #1,144 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #6,803, with 12 babies.
Origin:American namesEnglish namesLatin names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 16 | 63,514 boys |
| 1980s | 30 | 33,003 boys |
| 1990s | 34 | 29,394 boys |
| 2000s | 28 | 36,088 boys |
| 2010s | 17 | 58,275 boys |
| 2020s | 9.7 | 102,740 boys |
Other spellings of Dontay
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
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Questions about the name Dontay
What is the origin of the name Dontay?
Dontay has American, English, Latin roots in our records. Other American names include Henry, Maverick, Kai.
Is Dontay a boy or girl name?
Dontay is a boy name.
How popular is the name Dontay?
Dontay ranked #6,803 for US boys in 2025, given to 12 babies. Its best year was 1983 (#1,144).