Deontay Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
African
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Deontay means 'enduring' or 'steadfast'.
Meaning of the Name Deontay
Deontay is a modern American name with African origins. It is believed to be a variant of the name Deonte, which is derived from the combination of the prefix 'De-' meaning 'of' or 'from', and the name 'Dante', derived from the Latin word 'durante' meaning 'enduring' or 'steadfast'. Deontay can be seen as a name representing strength, resilience, and determination.
Popularity of the Name Deontay
The popularity for the name Deontay peaked in popularity in the year 1996 with 57 births, which ranked number 3,984 out of 24,306 unique names for that year. Deontay had the most male births in 1996 with 57, which ranked number 1,671 out of 10,534 male names. The number of births for the name Deontay has declined sharply over the last ten years from 11 births to 8 births, a decline of -27.27%. Among males, Deontay has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 11 births to 8 births, a decline of -27.27%.
Nationwide Popularity of Deontay
- 20 Year Trend of Deontay: -75.00%
- 10 Year Trend of Deontay: -27.27%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Deontay: -27.27%
Popularity of Deontay by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Deontay. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Deontay in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Deontay is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Deontay
- Total Births of Deontay: 8 (-3.13%)
- Male Births of Deontay: 8 (-3.13%)
Given the downward trend of Deontay over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -3.13% decrease in total births, for a total of 8 births in 2024. Male births for Deontay have been decreasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 8 male births in 2024, a decrease of -3.13%.