Boy · #12,153 in 2026

Deantae

Name: Popularity of the name Deantae in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Deantae, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#12,153

Peak Rank

#3,830 (1996)

Total Babies

276

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1987

First Year

2018

Last Year

1996

Peak Year

#3830

Peak Rank

276

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Deantae

The earliest SSA record of Deantae as a baby boy name dates back to 1987, when 6 babies received it. 1996 was its biggest year on record, with 17 newborns named Deantae — #3,830 in the national rankings. The 1990s were its strongest decade, accounting for roughly 43% of all recorded Deantaes. Its most recent appearance in the national data came in 2018 (5 births); the name has since faded from the published rankings. In total, more than 276 Deantaes have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

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Names that sound like Deantae

Phonetically similar names — useful when Deantae is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Dnt
Dient
Deanna
Dant
Deana
Dmt
Deanne
Dnd
Deann
Dent
Decent
Diana

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Deantae

What does the name Deantae mean?

Deantae is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1987. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Deantae in 2026?

In 2026, Deantae ranks #12,153 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Deantae most popular?

Deantae reached its peak popularity in 1996, ranking #3,830 that year with 17 babies given the name.

Is Deantae a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Deantae is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Deantae?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Deantae include Deshane, Danyon, Kentrel. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Deantae

Deantae is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1987 and has accumulated 276 births in the dataset. Deantae's peak popularity came in 1996 when it ranked #3,830. Use the chart and map above to compare Deantae's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.