Dontae
Every Dontae since 1969 — 5,951 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Dontae
Dontae is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,006 in 2025 with 41 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1969, 5,951 American babies have been named Dontae. Its peak came in 1996, when 219 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
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 Dontae stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Dontae year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 41 | #3,006 |
| 2024 | — | — | 42 | #2,969 |
| 2023 | — | — | 42 | #2,965 |
| 2022 | — | — | 48 | #2,728 |
| 2021 | — | — | 55 | #2,446 |
| 2020 | — | — | 64 | #2,169 |
| 2019 | — | — | 67 | #2,138 |
| 2018 | — | — | 68 | #2,089 |
| 2017 | — | — | 85 | #1,792 |
| 2016 | — | — | 68 | #2,070 |
| 2015 | — | — | 97 | #1,643 |
| 2014 | — | — | 86 | #1,754 |
| 2013 | — | — | 85 | #1,726 |
| 2012 | — | — | 107 | #1,502 |
| 2011 | — | — | 133 | #1,286 |
| 2010 | — | — | 126 | #1,351 |
| 2009 | — | — | 164 | #1,126 |
| 2008 | — | — | 147 | #1,200 |
| 2007 | — | — | 164 | #1,117 |
| 2006 | — | — | 163 | #1,082 |
| 2005 | — | — | 149 | #1,105 |
| 2004 | — | — | 144 | #1,096 |
| 2003 | — | — | 170 | #959 |
| 2002 | — | — | 165 | #967 |
| 2001 | — | — | 141 | #1,043 |
| 2000 | — | — | 150 | #988 |
| 1995 | — | — | 134 | #960 |
| 1990 | — | — | 194 | #734 |
| 1985 | — | — | 125 | #796 |
| 1980 | — | — | 73 | #1,058 |
| 1975 | — | — | 31 | #1,639 |
| 1970 | — | — | 12 | #2,773 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Dontae in 2025?
Dontae ranked #3,006 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 41 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Dontae?
5,951 babies have been named Dontae in the United States since 1969, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Dontae most popular?
Dontae peaked in 1996, when 219 newborns received the name.
Is Dontae a boy or girl name?
Dontae is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Dontae rising or falling?
Dontae is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.