Deonta
Every Deonta since 1974 — 2,678 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Deonta
Deonta is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #5,670 in 2025 with 16 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1974, 2,678 American babies have been named Deonta. Its peak came in 1992, when 158 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 Deonta stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Deonta year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 16 | #5,670 |
| 2024 | — | — | 14 | #6,258 |
| 2023 | — | — | 10 | #7,858 |
| 2022 | — | — | 20 | #4,893 |
| 2021 | — | — | 20 | #4,815 |
| 2020 | — | — | 15 | #5,778 |
| 2019 | — | — | 20 | #4,840 |
| 2018 | — | — | 28 | #3,813 |
| 2017 | — | — | 28 | #3,799 |
| 2016 | — | — | 29 | #3,708 |
| 2015 | — | — | 27 | #3,910 |
| 2014 | — | — | 32 | #3,392 |
| 2013 | — | — | 29 | #3,601 |
| 2012 | — | — | 39 | #2,969 |
| 2011 | — | — | 38 | #3,011 |
| 2010 | — | — | 41 | #2,884 |
| 2009 | — | — | 42 | #2,860 |
| 2008 | — | — | 42 | #2,841 |
| 2007 | — | — | 44 | #2,730 |
| 2006 | — | — | 48 | #2,519 |
| 2005 | — | — | 58 | #2,117 |
| 2004 | — | — | 43 | #2,539 |
| 2003 | — | — | 52 | #2,132 |
| 2002 | — | — | 58 | #1,924 |
| 2001 | — | — | 69 | #1,682 |
| 2000 | — | — | 79 | #1,519 |
| 1995 | — | — | 115 | #1,040 |
| 1990 | — | — | 99 | #1,068 |
| 1985 | — | — | 50 | #1,376 |
| 1980 | — | — | 27 | #2,015 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Deonta in 2025?
Deonta ranked #5,670 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 16 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Deonta?
2,678 babies have been named Deonta in the United States since 1974, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Deonta most popular?
Deonta peaked in 1992, when 158 newborns received the name.
Is Deonta a boy or girl name?
Deonta is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Deonta rising or falling?
Deonta is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.