Deontay
boy name#6446 in 2025Deontay entered the US charts in 1979, peaked at #1671 in 1996, ranks #6446 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1979–2025
#6446
rank today
#1671
peak (1996)
13
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1970s | #4403 |
| 1980s | #3488 |
| 1990s | #1943 |
| 2000s | #3103 |
| 2010s | #5456 |
| 2020s | #6670 |
Living bearers
About 1,100 people named Deontay are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Deontay alive today was born around 2000, making them about 25 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Deontay in 2025?
- Deontay ranks #6446 among US boy names in 2025, with 13 babies given the name.
- When was the name Deontay most popular?
- Deontay peaked in 1996, reaching #1671 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Deontay with classmates?
- Deontay will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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