Boy · #12,230 in 2026

Delontae

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

Current Rank

#12,230

Peak Rank

#5,433 (2011)

Total Babies

177

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1985

First Year

2023

Last Year

2011

Peak Year

#5433

Peak Rank

177

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Delontae

Delontae first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1985, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2011, when 16 Delontaes were born — ranking #5,433 that year. As of 2026, Delontae ranks #12,230 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 177 Delontaes 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 Delontae

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

Dolent
Telint
Delano
Deland
Delante
Delaunay
Delany
Deline
Delate
Delon
Delena
Deloney

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Delontae

What does the name Delontae mean?

Delontae is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1985. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Delontae in 2026?

In 2026, Delontae ranks #12,230 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Delontae most popular?

Delontae reached its peak popularity in 2011, ranking #5,433 that year with 16 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Delontae most popular?

Delontae has historically been most popular in District of Columbia. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Delontae.

Is Delontae a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Delontae?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Delontae include Brigg, Brayon, Alezander. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Delontae

Delontae is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1985 and has accumulated 177 births in the dataset. Delontae's peak popularity came in 2011 when it ranked #5,433. Use the chart and map above to compare Delontae'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.