Deontay

Deontay - A very unique male name



  Nov 08,2026      Abigail Adams, Editorial writer   

Deontay at a glance

Deontay is ranked #3588 among boy baby names in 2008, with 6 births in 2008. It peaked in 1996 at #1697 and first appeared on the charts in 1983.

Rank in 2008
#3588
Births in 2008
6
Peak year
1996 (#1697)
First appeared
1983
Trend
#3231 in 2003 → #3588 in 2008 (Falling)
Popularity
1 in 299,131 boys
Visitor rating
4.0/5 (6 recent votes)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration · Data through 2025 · Updated 2026

Deontay appeared on the charts for the first time in 1983 on position #2081. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Deontay and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Deontay? 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 Deontay. The baby boy name Deontay was given to 6 baby boys in 2008, ranking #3588 on the national boy baby name top chart.

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With that position 1 in 299,131 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Deontay peaked in popularity 30 years ago in 1996 on position 1697.



Famous with this name

Deontay Wilder
Deontay "Booboo"
Deontay Epps


How would you rate Deontay, 1-5?

Rating: 4.0/5 (6 recent votes)


Deontay is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Deontay is currently topping the baby name charts in Michigan at position #980 - and is the least popular in Michigan at position #980.

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 Deontay is where you live.


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Deontay origin and meaning

Deontay is a 7 letter name with 3 syllables. We couldn't find any information about what this name means. To see famous people named Deontay, pop culture references for the name Deontay and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Deontay

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

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

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.

Chart position per year (visualized)



Chart position per state (visualized)



Chart position per year (table view)


Year Rank
20083588
20073989
20063863
20053762
20033231
20023145
20013523
20002504
19992807
19982133
19971976
19961697
19952625
19941781
19933223
19922165
19912198
19901909
19892421
19832081

Chart position per state (table view)


State Rank
Michigan980

Even more about Deontay


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 Deontay 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 Deontay?

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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#
On chart
1996
Peak year
Male


Popularity Score™

Name Deontay
Gender Male
Popularity 1 in 299,131
Letter count 7
Syllable count 3
Year first discovered 1983
2008 births +6

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