Deontae
Every Deontae since 1976 — 3,697 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Deontae
Deontae is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,260 in 2025 with 36 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1976, 3,697 American babies have been named Deontae. Its peak came in 2000, when 178 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Deontae stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Deontae year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 36 | #3,260 |
| 2024 | 50 | #2,641 |
| 2023 | 42 | #2,963 |
| 2022 | 47 | #2,760 |
| 2021 | 46 | #2,738 |
| 2020 | 41 | #2,894 |
| 2019 | 57 | #2,371 |
| 2018 | 62 | #2,216 |
| 2017 | 49 | #2,573 |
| 2016 | 63 | #2,175 |
| 2015 | 71 | #2,024 |
| 2014 | 54 | #2,379 |
| 2013 | 60 | #2,185 |
| 2012 | 66 | #2,076 |
| 2011 | 72 | #1,933 |
| 2010 | 95 | #1,646 |
| 2009 | 66 | #2,079 |
| 2008 | 92 | #1,667 |
| 2007 | 108 | #1,481 |
| 2006 | 109 | #1,430 |
| 2005 | 101 | #1,453 |
| 2004 | 103 | #1,386 |
| 2003 | 121 | #1,210 |
| 2002 | 113 | #1,215 |
| 2001 | 134 | #1,075 |
| 2000 | 178 | #885 |
| 1995 | 114 | #1,046 |
| 1990 | 114 | #988 |
| 1985 | 31 | #1,876 |
| 1980 | 13 | #3,304 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Deontae in 2025?
Deontae ranked #3,260 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 36 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Deontae?
3,697 babies have been named Deontae in the United States since 1976, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Deontae most popular?
Deontae peaked in 2000, when 178 newborns received the name.
Is Deontae a boy or girl name?
Deontae is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Deontae rising or falling?
Deontae is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.