Boy · #7,971 in 2026

Deronta

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

Current Rank

#7,971

Peak Rank

#6,227 (1989)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1989

First Year

1996

Last Year

1989

Peak Year

#6227

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Deronta

Deronta first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1989, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1989, when 7 Derontas were born — ranking #6,227 that year. As of 2026, Deronta ranks #7,971 for baby boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 25 Derontas 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

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101-500

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Names that sound like Deronta

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

Durante
Dorinda
Durando
Toronto
Durant
Diorama
Durrant
Tirana
Durand
Darina
Denta
Dorina

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Deronta

What does the name Deronta mean?

Deronta is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1989. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Deronta in 2026?

In 2026, Deronta ranks #7,971 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Deronta most popular?

Deronta reached its peak popularity in 1989, ranking #6,227 that year with 7 babies given the name.

Is Deronta a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Deronta?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Deronta include Hiroyuki, Ismeal, Darrain. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Deronta

Deronta is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1989 and has accumulated 25 births in the dataset. Deronta's peak popularity came in 1989 when it ranked #6,227. Use the chart and map above to compare Deronta'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.