Dontrell

Dontrell - A very unique male name



  Nov 06,2026      Abigail Adams, Editorial writer   

Dontrell at a glance

Dontrell is ranked #3855 among boy baby names in 2021, with 5 births in 2021. It peaked in 1993 at #952 and first appeared on the charts in 1978.

Rank in 2021
#3855
Births in 2021
5
Peak year
1993 (#952)
First appeared
1978
Trend
#2752 in 2016 → #3855 in 2021 (Falling)
Popularity
1 in 301,319 boys
Visitor rating
4.5/5 (2 recent votes)

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

Dontrell appeared on the charts for the first time in 1978 on position #2095. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Dontrell and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Dontrell? 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 Dontrell. The baby boy name Dontrell was given to 5 baby boys in 2021, ranking #3855 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. Dontrell peaked in popularity 33 years ago in 1993 on position 952.



Famous with this name

Dontrell Bright
Dontrell Griffin
Dontrell Knight


How would you rate Dontrell, 1-5?

Rating: 4.5/5 (2 recent votes)


Dontrell is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Dontrell is currently topping the baby name charts in Illinois at position #1,346 - and is the least popular in Illinois at position #1,346.

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 Dontrell is where you live.


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Dontrell origin and meaning

Dontrell is a 8 letter name with 2 syllables. We couldn't find any information about what this name means. To see famous people named Dontrell, pop culture references for the name Dontrell and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Dontrell

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

Demetrius / Deandre / Dimitri / Dandre / Deondre / Demetri / Demetrio / Dimitrios / Demetrios / Demetris /

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
20213855
20203773
20192760
20173315
20162752
20143063
20132635
20123293
20111975
20101920
20091881
20081708
20071624
20061774
20051640
20041614
20031253
20021453
20011681
20001713
19991421
19981429
19971410
19961368
19951633
19941125
1993952
19921019
19911085
19901001
19891314
19881513
19871979
19862529
19851549
19841818
19831542
19812043
19802229
19782095

Chart position per state (table view)


State Rank
Illinois1346

Even more about Dontrell


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 Dontrell 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 Dontrell?

2 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
1993
Peak year
Male


Popularity Score™

Name Dontrell
Gender Male
Popularity 1 in 301,319
Letter count 8
Syllable count 2
Year first discovered 1978
2021 births +5

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