Deontay
2 countries#6446 in United States, 2025Popularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Deontay was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
1,171 births recorded 1979–2025 · currently #6446 · peaked in 1996 with 57 births
Most common in: Michigan, Illinois, Maryland, Ohio, Florida
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
40 births recorded 2016–2021 · currently #3017 · peaked in 2018 with 10 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
40 births recorded 2016–2021 · peaked in 2018 with 10 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Deontay’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #2979 | — |
| 2007 | #3135 | ↓156 |
| 2008 | #4044 | ↓909 |
| 2009 | #3639 | ↑405 |
| 2010 | #5047 | ↓1408 |
| 2011 | #3885 | ↑1162 |
| 2012 | #7050 | ↓3165 |
| 2013 | #5171 | ↑1879 |
| 2014 | #4866 | ↑305 |
| 2015 | #4711 | ↑155 |
| 2016 | #6726 | ↓2015 |
| 2017 | #6685 | ↑41 |
| 2018 | #4610 | ↑2075 |
| 2019 | #5813 | ↓1203 |
| 2020 | #5041 | ↑772 |
| 2021 | #4628 | ↑413 |
| 2022 | #8990 | ↓4362 |
| 2023 | #5927 | ↑3063 |
| 2024 | #8987 | ↓3060 |
| 2025 | #6446 | ↑2541 |
Frequently asked questions about Deontay
Is Deontay a popular name?
Yes — Deontay currently ranks #6446 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Deontay more common for boys or girls?
Deontay is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Deontay most popular?
Deontay peaked in 1996 in United States, with 57 recorded births that year.
Is Deontay rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Deontay’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #4403 in 1979 to #6446 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Deontay?
At least 1,211 babies have been recorded with the name Deontay across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Deontay popular in more than one country?
Yes — Deontay appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Deontay?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Deontay include Desire.
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