Dontavious
Every Dontavious since 1980 — 1,912 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Dontavious
Dontavious is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #7,811 in 2025 with 10 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1980, 1,912 American babies have been named Dontavious. Its peak came in 1991, when 99 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 Dontavious stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Dontavious year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10 | #7,811 |
| 2024 | 13 | #6,554 |
| 2023 | 12 | #7,004 |
| 2022 | 18 | #5,265 |
| 2021 | 8 | #9,038 |
| 2020 | 37 | #3,089 |
| 2019 | 26 | #4,039 |
| 2018 | 13 | #6,441 |
| 2017 | 26 | #4,016 |
| 2016 | 35 | #3,246 |
| 2015 | 26 | #4,008 |
| 2014 | 27 | #3,821 |
| 2013 | 28 | #3,685 |
| 2012 | 44 | #2,729 |
| 2011 | 34 | #3,258 |
| 2010 | 51 | #2,439 |
| 2009 | 53 | #2,415 |
| 2008 | 48 | #2,598 |
| 2007 | 51 | #2,482 |
| 2006 | 59 | #2,190 |
| 2005 | 50 | #2,341 |
| 2004 | 49 | #2,323 |
| 2003 | 65 | #1,821 |
| 2002 | 51 | #2,101 |
| 2001 | 72 | #1,635 |
| 2000 | 74 | #1,590 |
| 1995 | 62 | #1,531 |
| 1990 | 61 | #1,438 |
| 1985 | 24 | #2,245 |
| 1980 | 7 | #5,084 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Dontavious in 2025?
Dontavious ranked #7,811 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 10 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Dontavious?
1,912 babies have been named Dontavious in the United States since 1980, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Dontavious most popular?
Dontavious peaked in 1991, when 99 newborns received the name.
Is Dontavious a boy or girl name?
Dontavious is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Dontavious rising or falling?
Dontavious is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.