Dontavius

Dontavius - A very unique male name



  Nov 06,2026      Abigail Adams, Editorial writer   

Dontavius at a glance

Dontavius is ranked #3853 among boy baby names in 2021, with 5 births in 2021. It peaked in 1992 at #1350 and first appeared on the charts in 1982.

Rank in 2021
#3853
Births in 2021
5
Peak year
1992 (#1350)
First appeared
1982
Popularity
1 in 301,319 boys
Visitor rating
5.0/5 (1 recent votes)

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

Dontavius appeared on the charts for the first time in 1982 on position #2325. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Dontavius and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Dontavius? 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 Dontavius. The baby boy name Dontavius was given to 5 baby boys in 2021, ranking #3853 on the national boy baby name top chart.

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With that position 1 in 301,319 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Dontavius peaked in popularity 34 years ago in 1992 on position 1350.



Famous with this name

Ajax Dontavius
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Dontavius Jawon Williams


How would you rate Dontavius, 1-5?

Rating: 5.0/5 (1 recent votes)


Dontavius is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Dontavius is currently topping the baby name charts in Florida at position #1,839 - and is the least popular in Florida at position #1,839.

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 Dontavius is where you live.


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Dontavius origin and meaning

Dontavius is a 9 letter name with 4 syllables. We couldn't find any information about what this name means. To see famous people named Dontavius, pop culture references for the name Dontavius and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Dontavius

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

Dontavious / Dontavis / Deontavious / Dantavious /

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
20213853
20193843
20172941
20103153
20083404
20074000
20053375
20042870
20033044
20022141
20012471
20001816
19992537
19982014
19971389
19961624
19951715
19941861
19931449
19921350
19911503
19901578
19891501
19881557
19871978
19861889
19851916
19842327
19822325

Chart position per state (table view)


State Rank
Florida1839

Even more about Dontavius


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 Dontavius 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 Dontavius?

4 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
1992
Peak year
Male


Popularity Score™

Name Dontavius
Gender Male
Popularity 1 in 301,319
Letter count 9
Syllable count 4
Year first discovered 1982
2021 births +5

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