Dontez
Every Dontez since 1973 — 1,026 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Dontez
Dontez is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #9,132 in 2025 with 8 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1973, 1,026 American babies have been named Dontez. Its peak came in 1993, when 45 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 Dontez stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Dontez year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 | #9,132 |
| 2024 | 5 | #12,808 |
| 2023 | 5 | #12,713 |
| 2022 | 5 | #12,849 |
| 2021 | 10 | #7,746 |
| 2020 | 7 | #9,838 |
| 2019 | 14 | #6,177 |
| 2018 | 14 | #6,121 |
| 2017 | 15 | #5,870 |
| 2016 | 19 | #4,992 |
| 2015 | 17 | #5,356 |
| 2014 | 22 | #4,430 |
| 2013 | 19 | #4,852 |
| 2012 | 23 | #4,284 |
| 2011 | 24 | #4,135 |
| 2010 | 22 | #4,401 |
| 2009 | 24 | #4,192 |
| 2008 | 24 | #4,172 |
| 2007 | 23 | #4,271 |
| 2006 | 19 | #4,736 |
| 2005 | 37 | #2,858 |
| 2004 | 24 | #3,763 |
| 2003 | 24 | #3,654 |
| 2002 | 21 | #3,948 |
| 2001 | 17 | #4,539 |
| 2000 | 22 | #3,667 |
| 1995 | 26 | #2,787 |
| 1990 | 31 | #2,270 |
| 1985 | 21 | #2,446 |
| 1980 | 18 | #2,641 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Dontez in 2025?
Dontez ranked #9,132 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 8 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Dontez?
1,026 babies have been named Dontez in the United States since 1973, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Dontez most popular?
Dontez peaked in 1993, when 45 newborns received the name.
Is Dontez a boy or girl name?
Dontez is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Dontez rising or falling?
Dontez is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.