Boy · #10,921 in 2026

Deontaye

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

Current Rank

#10,921

Peak Rank

#5,269 (2003)

Total Babies

157

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1987

First Year

2007

Last Year

2003

Peak Year

#5269

Peak Rank

157

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Deontaye

Deontaye first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1987, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2003, when 14 Deontayes were born — ranking #5,269 that year. As of 2026, Deontaye ranks #10,921 for baby boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 157 Deontayes 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 Deontaye

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

Dante
Dna
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Dient
Dionna
Diano
Deanda
Diente
Dont
Deity
Dainty
Deanna

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Deontaye

What does the name Deontaye mean?

Deontaye 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 Deontaye in 2026?

In 2026, Deontaye ranks #10,921 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Deontaye most popular?

Deontaye reached its peak popularity in 2003, ranking #5,269 that year with 14 babies given the name.

Is Deontaye a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Deontaye?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Deontaye include Shoaib, Papa, Daequon. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Deontaye

Deontaye is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1987 and has accumulated 157 births in the dataset. Deontaye's peak popularity came in 2003 when it ranked #5,269. Use the chart and map above to compare Deontaye'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.