Deonta Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
American
Gender Distribution:
99% Masculine / 1% Feminine
Meaning:
Deonta means 'priceless' or 'price beyond reckoning'.
Meaning of the Name Deonta
Deonta is a modern, masculine name with African American origins. It is derived from the combination of the prefix 'De-' meaning 'from' or 'of' and the name 'Anta', which is a variant of Anthony. The name Deonta carries the meaning of 'priceless' or 'price beyond reckoning'. It is a unique and trendy name choice for boys.
Popularity of the Name Deonta
The popularity for the name Deonta peaked in popularity in the year 1992 with 158 births, which ranked number 1,962 out of 23,365 unique names for that year. Deonta had the most female births in 1987 with 7, which ranked number 8,776 out of 13,262 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1992 with 158, which ranked number 839 out of 9,819 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Deonta has declined sharply over the last ten years from 39 births to 20 births, a decline of -48.72%. Among males, Deonta has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 39 births to 20 births, a decline of -48.72%.
Nationwide Popularity of Deonta
- 20 Year Trend of Deonta: -65.52%
- 10 Year Trend of Deonta: -48.72%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Deonta: -48.72%
Popularity of Deonta by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Deonta. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Deonta in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Deonta is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Deonta
- Total Births of Deonta: 19 (-6.46%)
- Male Births of Deonta: 19 (-6.46%)
Given the downward trend of Deonta over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -6.46% decrease in total births, for a total of 19 births in 2024. Male births for Deonta have been decreasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 19 male births in 2024, a decrease of -6.46%.