How Many People Are Named Dontay?
Complete statistics for the name Dontay: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Dontay is a very rare male name, with only 2,332 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 141,480 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with nearly half of its bearers under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 7 symbolizes introspection, wisdom, and spiritual growth.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 30All 2,418 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: 1990Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Dontay Through the Generations
Dontay peaked in popularity in 1990 with 78 births, but since then, its usage has been declining, reflecting its status as a newer-generation name. Today, the average age of people named Dontay is 30, with 1,160 under 30 and 1,258 aged between 30 and 60. The name's relatively recent rise and subsequent decline suggest it was embraced by parents seeking something unique yet familiar.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Dontay's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Dontay
How Many People Have the Name Dontay?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,332 people in the United States currently share the name Dontay. That works out to roughly 1 in every 141,480 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Dontay a Common or Rare Name?
Dontay 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 Dontay Mean?
Dontay means "creative variant of Dontae" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Dontay in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Dontay Most Popular?
The name Dontay reached peak popularity in 1990, with 78 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 Dontay?
Approximately 2,332 people named Dontay live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,418. That works out to roughly 1 in 141,480 Americans.
Is Dontay a rare name?
Dontay is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 141,480 Americans has this name.
What does the name Dontay mean?
Dontay means "creative variant of Dontae" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Dontay more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Dontay are male and 0% are female.
When was Dontay most popular?
Dontay peaked in 1990 with 78 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.