How Many People Are Named Dontavius?
Complete statistics for the name Dontavius: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Dontavius is a very rare male name, with only 1,032 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 319,674 Americans. The majority, 55%, are under 30, giving it a modern vibe.
📖 Meaning & Origin
It's believed that life-path number 8 represents leadership and success.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 27All 1,061 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: 1997Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Dontavius Through the Generations
Dontavius peaked in popularity in 1997 with 59 births, but its usage has been declining since then. Today, the average age of people named Dontavius is 27, with 585 under 30 and 476 between 30 and 60. This distribution highlights its status as a genuinely modern name, favored by younger parents.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Dontavius's American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Dontavius
How Many People Have the Name Dontavius?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,032 people in the United States currently share the name Dontavius. That works out to roughly 1 in every 319,674 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Dontavius a Common or Rare Name?
Dontavius 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 Dontavius Mean?
Dontavius means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Dontavius in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Dontavius Most Popular?
The name Dontavius reached peak popularity in 1997, with 59 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 Dontavius?
Approximately 1,032 people named Dontavius live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,061. That works out to roughly 1 in 319,674 Americans.
Is Dontavius a rare name?
Dontavius is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 319,674 Americans has this name.
What does the name Dontavius mean?
Dontavius means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from American coinage origins.
Is Dontavius more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Dontavius are male and 0% are female.
When was Dontavius most popular?
Dontavius peaked in 1997 with 59 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.