Deontay

Boy name

Deontay has been given to 1,171 babies in the U.S. since 1979. It peaked in 1996.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

1,171

Peak year

1996 (57 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1979

10-year trend

▼ -35%

Gender split

All boys

Names one letter away from Deontay — alternate spellings parents actually use.

3,697 babies since 1976

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Deontay.

1,171 babies since 1989

1,170 babies since 1935

1,170 babies since 1971

1,170 babies since 1982

1,173 babies since 1918

1,175 babies since 1974

1,165 babies since 1974

1,179 babies since 1963

How popular is the name Deontay?

Deontay has been given to 1,171 babies in the U.S. since 1979. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Deontay peak?

Deontay peaked in 1996, when 57 babies were given the name.

Is Deontay a girl or boy name?

Deontay is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Deontay are boys).

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