Davontay
Every Davontay since 1991 — 570 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Davontay
Davontay is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1991, 570 American babies have been named Davontay. Its peak came in 1993, when 36 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Davontay stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Davontay year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2024 | 6 | #11,247 |
| 2023 | 7 | #9,976 |
| 2022 | 5 | #12,771 |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | 8 | #8,923 |
| 2019 | 6 | #11,087 |
| 2018 | 8 | #9,015 |
| 2017 | 5 | #12,714 |
| 2016 | 8 | #9,038 |
| 2015 | 12 | #6,765 |
| 2014 | 12 | #6,733 |
| 2013 | 8 | #8,976 |
| 2012 | 13 | #6,400 |
| 2011 | 13 | #6,321 |
| 2010 | 16 | #5,538 |
| 2009 | 20 | #4,786 |
| 2008 | 17 | #5,299 |
| 2007 | 25 | #4,036 |
| 2006 | 27 | #3,704 |
| 2005 | 19 | #4,509 |
| 2004 | 17 | #4,839 |
| 2003 | 19 | #4,314 |
| 2002 | 26 | #3,375 |
| 2001 | 19 | #4,163 |
| 2000 | 19 | #4,094 |
| 1995 | 24 | #2,942 |
| 1990 | — | — |
| 1985 | — | — |
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| 1905 | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Davontay in 2025?
Davontay did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Davontay?
570 babies have been named Davontay in the United States since 1991, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Davontay most popular?
Davontay peaked in 1993, when 36 newborns received the name.
Is Davontay a boy or girl name?
Davontay is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Davontay rising or falling?
Davontay is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.