Dontay
Every Dontay since 1971 — 2,431 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Dontay
Dontay is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #6,908 in 2025 with 12 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1971, 2,431 American babies have been named Dontay. Its peak came in 1990, when 78 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 Dontay stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Dontay year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 12 | #6,908 |
| 2024 | 10 | #7,909 |
| 2023 | 17 | #5,517 |
| 2022 | 15 | #5,937 |
| 2021 | 22 | #4,529 |
| 2020 | 25 | #4,047 |
| 2019 | 17 | #5,398 |
| 2018 | 27 | #3,916 |
| 2017 | 27 | #3,910 |
| 2016 | 27 | #3,911 |
| 2015 | 29 | #3,716 |
| 2014 | 36 | #3,104 |
| 2013 | 33 | #3,284 |
| 2012 | 28 | #3,737 |
| 2011 | 45 | #2,676 |
| 2010 | 55 | #2,334 |
| 2009 | 43 | #2,813 |
| 2008 | 46 | #2,694 |
| 2007 | 64 | #2,123 |
| 2006 | 57 | #2,229 |
| 2005 | 49 | #2,379 |
| 2004 | 55 | #2,140 |
| 2003 | 59 | #1,966 |
| 2002 | 69 | #1,696 |
| 2001 | 63 | #1,783 |
| 2000 | 48 | #2,096 |
| 1995 | 62 | #1,532 |
| 1990 | 78 | #1,254 |
| 1985 | 61 | #1,217 |
| 1980 | 49 | #1,346 |
| 1975 | 32 | #1,600 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Dontay in 2025?
Dontay ranked #6,908 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 12 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Dontay?
2,431 babies have been named Dontay in the United States since 1971, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Dontay most popular?
Dontay peaked in 1990, when 78 newborns received the name.
Is Dontay a boy or girl name?
Dontay is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Dontay rising or falling?
Dontay is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.