Donta
Boy nameDonta has been given to 3,990 babies in the U.S. since 1964. It peaked in 1991.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
3,990
Peak year
1991 (147 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1964
10-year trend
▼ -52%
Gender split
2% girls / 98% boys
Rank through the decades
Donta's rank among U.S. boy names at 25-year milestones.
| Year | Boys rank |
|---|---|
| 1975 | #844 |
— means outside the top 1000 that year.
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Donta — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Donta.
FAQ
How popular is the name Donta?
Donta has been given to 3,990 babies in the U.S. since 1964. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Donta peak?
Donta peaked in 1991, when 147 babies were given the name.
Is Donta a girl or boy name?
Donta is primarily a boy name (98% of babies named Donta are boys).
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