Donta
A male given name originating as a coinage, of African-American usage.
Every Donta since 1964 — 3,990 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Donta
Donta is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #7,810 in 2025 with 10 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1964, 3,990 American babies have been named Donta. Its peak came in 1991, when 147 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 Donta stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Donta 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 | — | — | 10 | #7,810 |
| 2024 | — | — | 14 | #6,261 |
| 2023 | — | — | 10 | #7,871 |
| 2022 | — | — | 19 | #5,077 |
| 2021 | — | — | 25 | #4,143 |
| 2020 | — | — | 22 | #4,460 |
| 2019 | — | — | 25 | #4,144 |
| 2018 | — | — | 26 | #4,022 |
| 2017 | — | — | 32 | #3,463 |
| 2016 | — | — | 38 | #3,076 |
| 2015 | — | — | 21 | #4,590 |
| 2014 | — | — | 29 | #3,637 |
| 2013 | — | — | 38 | #2,968 |
| 2012 | — | — | 33 | #3,319 |
| 2011 | — | — | 51 | #2,449 |
| 2010 | — | — | 44 | #2,749 |
| 2009 | — | — | 44 | #2,768 |
| 2008 | — | — | 41 | #2,898 |
| 2007 | — | — | 67 | #2,055 |
| 2006 | — | — | 56 | #2,257 |
| 2005 | — | — | 57 | #2,139 |
| 2004 | — | — | 51 | #2,253 |
| 2003 | — | — | 62 | #1,892 |
| 2002 | — | — | 52 | #2,072 |
| 2001 | — | — | 67 | #1,719 |
| 2000 | — | — | 75 | #1,575 |
| 1995 | — | — | 77 | #1,342 |
| 1990 | — | — | 130 | #904 |
| 1985 | — | — | 103 | #891 |
| 1980 | 7 | #8,383 | 103 | #882 |
| 1975 | 9 | #6,096 | 97 | #844 |
| 1970 | 6 | #7,318 | 19 | #2,080 |
| 1965 | — | — | 5 | #4,049 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Donta mean?
A male given name originating as a coinage, of African-American usage.
How popular is the name Donta in 2025?
Donta ranked #7,810 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 10 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Donta?
3,990 babies have been named Donta in the United States since 1964, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Donta most popular?
Donta peaked in 1991, when 147 newborns received the name.
Is Donta a boy or girl name?
Donta is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 98% of babies with the name.
Is the name Donta rising or falling?
Donta is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.