How Many People Are Named Deontay?

Complete statistics for the name Deontay: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Deontay
Very Rare
African-American

Deontay means 'wealthy warrior' and is a rare name for boys. Only 1,129 people named Deontay live in the US today, making up just 1 in 292,214 Americans. The majority, 62%, are under 30, showing it's a truly modern choice.

~1,129
Living in US
1 in 292,214
Americans
1996
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Wealthy warrior
🌐
Origin
African-American
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 3
Personality Traits
Confident Determined Strong
3
Life Path Number

Life-path number 3 symbolizes creativity, self-expression, and joy.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

1,261
Worldwide Bearers
#807,735
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
1,129
🇨🇦 Canada
1
🇿🇦 South Africa
1

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
1,129 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 25
722
Would be under 30 (62%)
436
Would be 30–60 (38%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 1,158 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1996

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
88
Classic Feel
29
Modern Appeal
91
International
46

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Deontay Through the Generations

Deontay peaked in popularity in 1996 with 57 births, but since then, its usage has been declining. Today, most people named Deontay are around 25 years old, with 722 under 30 and 436 aged between 30 and 60. This distribution highlights how the name is associated with younger generations, reflecting its status as a relatively new addition to the American naming landscape.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Michigan 52
Illinois 48
Maryland 41
Ohio 17
Florida 11
Georgia 11
California 5
Mississippi 5
Tennessee 5

✨ Similar Names to Deontay

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Deontay's African-American roots

📄 About the Name Deontay

How Many People Have the Name Deontay?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,129 people in the United States currently share the name Deontay. That works out to roughly 1 in every 292,214 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Deontay a Common or Rare Name?

Deontay is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Deontay Mean?

Deontay means "wealthy warrior" and comes from African-American origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Deontay in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Deontay Most Popular?

The name Deontay reached peak popularity in 1996, with 57 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Deontay?

Approximately 1,129 people named Deontay live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,158. That works out to roughly 1 in 292,214 Americans.

Is Deontay a rare name?

Deontay is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 292,214 Americans has this name.

What does the name Deontay mean?

Deontay means "wealthy warrior" and comes from African-American origins.

Is Deontay more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Deontay are male and 0% are female.

When was Deontay most popular?

Deontay peaked in 1996 with 57 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US1,129
All-Time Births1,158
1 in X1 in 292,214
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age25
Peak Year1996
World Rank#807,735
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.