Dontay
boy name#6803 in 2025Dontay entered the US charts in 1971, peaked at #1144 in 1983, ranks #6803 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1971–2025
#6803
rank today
#1144
peak (1983)
12
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1970s | #2083 |
| 1980s | #1317 |
| 1990s | #1488 |
| 2000s | #2184 |
| 2010s | #3574 |
| 2020s | #5738 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Dontay has been most popular in CA.
Living bearers
About 2,400 people named Dontay are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Dontay alive today was born around 1996, making them about 29 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Dontay in 2025?
- Dontay ranks #6803 among US boy names in 2025, with 12 babies given the name.
- When was the name Dontay most popular?
- Dontay peaked in 1983, reaching #1144 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Dontay with classmates?
- Dontay will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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