Dontrell
Every Dontrell since 1970 — 2,840 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Dontrell
Dontrell is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #6,210 in 2025 with 14 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1970, 2,840 American babies have been named Dontrell. Its peak came in 1993, when 115 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 Dontrell stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Dontrell 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 | — | — | 14 | #6,210 |
| 2024 | — | — | 19 | #5,111 |
| 2023 | — | — | 30 | #3,738 |
| 2022 | — | — | 28 | #3,915 |
| 2021 | — | — | 31 | #3,599 |
| 2020 | — | — | 30 | #3,595 |
| 2019 | — | — | 36 | #3,214 |
| 2018 | — | — | 32 | #3,465 |
| 2017 | — | — | 31 | #3,534 |
| 2016 | — | — | 39 | #3,016 |
| 2015 | — | — | 35 | #3,249 |
| 2014 | — | — | 48 | #2,552 |
| 2013 | — | — | 48 | #2,540 |
| 2012 | — | — | 45 | #2,690 |
| 2011 | — | — | 65 | #2,065 |
| 2010 | — | — | 71 | #1,961 |
| 2009 | — | — | 65 | #2,106 |
| 2008 | — | — | 77 | #1,879 |
| 2007 | — | — | 92 | #1,660 |
| 2006 | — | — | 71 | #1,899 |
| 2005 | — | — | 84 | #1,620 |
| 2004 | — | — | 93 | #1,469 |
| 2003 | — | — | 104 | #1,327 |
| 2002 | — | — | 85 | #1,488 |
| 2001 | — | — | 68 | #1,703 |
| 2000 | — | — | 66 | #1,716 |
| 1995 | — | — | 72 | #1,396 |
| 1990 | — | — | 110 | #1,010 |
| 1985 | — | — | 44 | #1,510 |
| 1980 | — | — | 30 | #1,871 |
| 1975 | — | — | 10 | #3,498 |
| 1970 | — | — | 6 | #4,380 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Dontrell in 2025?
Dontrell ranked #6,210 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 14 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Dontrell?
2,840 babies have been named Dontrell in the United States since 1970, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Dontrell most popular?
Dontrell peaked in 1993, when 115 newborns received the name.
Is Dontrell a boy or girl name?
Dontrell is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Dontrell rising or falling?
Dontrell is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.