Dontez
- US rank
- #8,910
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,798 in 1991
8 babies were named Dontez in the US in 2025. It has climbed 644 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1973–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Dontez you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 212,766 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Dontez, 8 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Dontez would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryDontez first shows up in US birth records in 1973, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 52 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1991, when it ranked #1,798. Today it's #8,910, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowDontez was 2.4× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 89,286 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 212,766.
- TrendDontez has climbed 644 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #8,910. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
About the name Dontez
Dontez is a boy name of American origin. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with D and ending in “-tez”. US birth records list Dontez for boys from 1973 to 2025, in 52 of those 53 years. Its best year was 1991, when it ranked #1,798 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #8,910, with 8 babies.
Origin:American names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 3.7 | 269,231 boys |
| 1980s | 10 | 98,135 boys |
| 1990s | 17 | 58,893 boys |
| 2000s | 12 | 85,034 boys |
| 2010s | 10 | 99,800 boys |
| 2020s | 3.9 | 258,621 boys |
More American boy names
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- Unisex name: Maverick · independent, unbranded
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Questions about the name Dontez
What is the origin of the name Dontez?
Dontez has American roots in our records. Other American names include Henry, Maverick, Kai.
Is Dontez a boy or girl name?
Dontez is a boy name.
How popular is the name Dontez?
Dontez ranked #8,910 for US boys in 2025, given to 8 babies. Its best year was 1991 (#1,798).