How Many People Are Named Donta?
Complete statistics for the name Donta: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Donta is a very rare name for boys, with only 3,792 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 87,027 Americans. The name peaked in popularity back in 1991 with 147 births, but it's now declining.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 9 symbolizes humanitarianism and spiritual enlightenment.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 35All 3,980 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: 1991Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Donta Through the Generations
Donta has seen its highest usage in the early '90s, reflecting a generation of parents who embraced unique names. Today, the majority of people named Donta are between 30 and 60 years old, indicating a steady decline in recent decades. With 31% under 30 and 69% aged 30-60, the name remains a part of the fabric of American diversity, though its usage is becoming less frequent.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Donta's American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Donta
How Many People Have the Name Donta?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 3,792 people in the United States currently share the name Donta. That works out to roughly 1 in every 87,027 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Donta a Common or Rare Name?
Donta 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 Donta Mean?
Donta means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Donta in SSA data, approximately 98% are male and 2% are female.
When Was Donta Most Popular?
The name Donta reached peak popularity in 1991, with 147 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 Donta?
Approximately 3,792 people named Donta live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 3,980. That works out to roughly 1 in 87,027 Americans.
Is Donta a rare name?
Donta is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 87,027 Americans has this name.
What does the name Donta mean?
Donta means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from American coinage origins.
Is Donta more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 98% of people named Donta are male and 2% are female.
When was Donta most popular?
Donta peaked in 1991 with 147 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.