Boy · #10,757 in 2026

Dontrel

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

Current Rank

#10,757

Peak Rank

#3,042 (1993)

Total Babies

258

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1980

First Year

2018

Last Year

1993

Peak Year

#3042

Peak Rank

258

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Dontrel

Dontrel first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1980, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1993, when 22 Dontrels were born — ranking #3,042 that year. As of 2026, Dontrel ranks #10,757 for baby boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 258 Dontrels 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 Dontrel

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

Dotterel
Dental
Dentil
Dentile
Dodrill
Dentel
Datril
Dentelle
Tendril
Donal
Dandle
Deandra

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Dontrel

What does the name Dontrel mean?

Dontrel is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1980. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Dontrel in 2026?

In 2026, Dontrel ranks #10,757 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Dontrel most popular?

Dontrel reached its peak popularity in 1993, ranking #3,042 that year with 22 babies given the name.

Is Dontrel a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Dontrel?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Dontrel include Sante, Thaddus, Buzzy. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Dontrel

Dontrel is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1980 and has accumulated 258 births in the dataset. Dontrel's peak popularity came in 1993 when it ranked #3,042. Use the chart and map above to compare Dontrel'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.