Dontrel
- US rank
- #12,008
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #3,042 in 1993
5 babies were named Dontrel in the US in 2025.
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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 Dontrel you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 344,828 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Dontrel, 5 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Dontrel would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryDontrel 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 #3,042. Today it's #12,008, so it could be due a comeback.
About the name Dontrel
Dontrel is a boy name of American origin. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, starting with D and ending in “-rel”. US birth records list Dontrel for boys from 1980 to 2025, in 28 of those 46 years. Its best year was 1993, when it ranked #3,042 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #12,008, with 5 babies.
Origin:American names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 2.8 | 354,610 boys |
| 1990s | 5.7 | 176,367 boys |
| 2000s | 3.9 | 256,410 boys |
| 2010s | 0.9 | 1,162,791 boys |
| 2020s | 0.5 | 2,068,966 boys |
Other spellings of Dontrel
More American boy names
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: Maverick · independent, unbranded
- Unisex name: Kai · sea
- Unisex name: Jace · healer
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- Boy name: Milo · possibly gracious
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Questions about the name Dontrel
What is the origin of the name Dontrel?
Dontrel has American roots in our records. Other American names include Henry, Maverick, Kai.
Is Dontrel a boy or girl name?
Dontrel is a boy name.
How popular is the name Dontrel?
Dontrel ranked #12,008 for US boys in 2025, given to 5 babies. Its best year was 1993 (#3,042).