Deontay
Every Deontay since 1979 — 1,171 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Deontay
Deontay is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #6,544 in 2025 with 13 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1979, 1,171 American babies have been named Deontay. Its peak came in 1996, when 57 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 Deontay stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Deontay year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 13 | #6,544 |
| 2024 | 8 | #9,204 |
| 2023 | 15 | #6,005 |
| 2022 | 8 | #9,192 |
| 2021 | 21 | #4,671 |
| 2020 | 18 | #5,080 |
| 2019 | 15 | #5,887 |
| 2018 | 21 | #4,639 |
| 2017 | 12 | #6,788 |
| 2016 | 12 | #6,824 |
| 2015 | 20 | #4,755 |
| 2014 | 19 | #4,925 |
| 2013 | 17 | #5,227 |
| 2012 | 11 | #7,183 |
| 2011 | 26 | #3,915 |
| 2010 | 18 | #5,093 |
| 2009 | 29 | #3,655 |
| 2008 | 25 | #4,058 |
| 2007 | 36 | #3,148 |
| 2006 | 37 | #2,993 |
| 2005 | 26 | #3,640 |
| 2004 | 28 | #3,385 |
| 2003 | 38 | #2,629 |
| 2002 | 32 | #2,897 |
| 2001 | 39 | #2,498 |
| 2000 | 43 | #2,262 |
| 1995 | 44 | #1,925 |
| 1990 | 38 | #1,979 |
| 1985 | 13 | #3,451 |
| 1980 | 9 | #4,225 |
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Famous people named Deontay
- Deontay Wilder Boxer · b. 1985
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Deontay in 2025?
Deontay ranked #6,544 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 13 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Deontay?
1,171 babies have been named Deontay in the United States since 1979, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Deontay most popular?
Deontay peaked in 1996, when 57 newborns received the name.
Is Deontay a boy or girl name?
Deontay is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Deontay rising or falling?
Deontay is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Deontay?
Well-known people named Deontay include Deontay Wilder (boxer).