Deontae

Deontae - A very unique male name

Deontae appeared on the charts for the first time in 1983 on position #1632. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Deontae and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Deontae? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Deontae. The baby boy name Deontae was given to 6 baby boys in 2025, ranking #3572 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 244,381 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Deontae peaked in popularity 26 years ago in 2000 on position 850.

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Deontae is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Deontae is currently topping the baby name charts in Georgia at position #1,249 - and is the least popular in Georgia at position #1,249.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Deontae is where you live.

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Deontae origin and meaning

Modern invented (American)

None as a traditional name — a modern blend built on Deon/Dion with a -tae ending; the construction is a fashion blend, not a documented coinage

Deontae appears in 1983 and peaked in 2000. Boxer Deontay Wilder spells his name with a y — Deontay — so he is the sound's best-known carrier but not a bearer of this spelling.

Origin uncertain

Deontae is a 7 letter name with 3 syllables.

To see famous people named Deontae, pop culture references for the name Deontae and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Deontae

We've found the following names that sound similar to Deontae, sorted by popularity.

Dante / Donte / Deonte / Demond / Dontae / Donta / Dionte / Donato / Deante / Deonta /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Chart position per state (visualized)

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Even more about Deontae

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Deontae a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Deontae?

3 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

dee-ON-tay · /diˈɒnteɪ/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Spellings and nicknames

• Deontay — Spelling variant
• Dionte — Spelling variant
• Deonte — Spelling variant

Nicknames: DeonTae

Famous bearers

None yet — no bearer for this name is documented well enough for us to list, so we show none rather than pad the list.

Style

Modern coinage

Why parents choose it

A rhythmic 1990s–2000s blend with a strong, athletic feel.

Worth knowing

• Deontay Wilder's y spelling is the one most people know