Unisex · #9,948 in 2026

Deontra

Current Rank
#9,948
Peak Rank
#4,613 (1996)
Total Babies
135
5-Yr Trend
Stable
👧 Girl peak #11,386 (18 total)
👦 Boy peak #4,613 (135 total)
👦As Boy Name
1981
First Year
2004
Last Year
1996
Peak Year
#4613
Peak Rank
135
Total Count
17
Years Active
👧As Girl Name
1994
First Year
1999
Last Year
1999
Peak Year
#11386
Peak Rank
18
Total Count
3
Years Active

The Story of Deontra

As a girl name

Deontra first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1994, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1999, when 7 Deontras were born — ranking #11,386 that year. As of 2026, Deontra ranks #11,386 for girls with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 18 Deontras have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Deontra first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1981, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1996, when 13 Deontras were born — ranking #4,613 that year. As of 2026, Deontra ranks #9,948 for boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 135 Deontras have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Deontra

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Deontra

What does the name Deontra mean?
Deontra is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1981. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Deontra in 2026?
In 2026, Deontra ranks #9,948 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.
When was Deontra most popular?
Deontra reached its peak popularity in 1996, ranking #4,613 that year with 13 babies given the name.
Is Deontra a unisex name?
Yes — Deontra is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 12% of Deontras assigned female and 88% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Deontra?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Deontra include Ryun, Koron, Shamal. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Deontra

Deontra is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1981 and has accumulated 135 births in the dataset. Deontra's peak popularity came in 1996 when it ranked #4,613. Use the chart and map above to compare Deontra'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.