EveryBabyNames

Dontrell

1 country#6143 in United States, 2025

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US
#6143
in United States, 2025
Total births recorded
2,840
Peak year (United States)
1993
Peak-year count
115
First recorded
1970

Popularity over time in 🇺🇸 United States

Dontrell’s recorded births by year, scaled to its own peak year.

0% 25% 50% 75% 100% 1980 2000 2020

Country by country

🇺🇸 United States

2,840 births recorded 1970–2025 · currently #6143 · peaked in 1993 with 115 births

Most common in: Illinois, Louisiana, Texas, Florida, South Carolina

Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data

United States rank history

Dontrell’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.

YearRankvs. prior yr
2006#1893—
2007#1658↑235
2008#1874↓216
2009#2099↓225
2010#1957↑142
2011#2059↓102
2012#2678↓619
2013#2528↑150
2014#2542↓14
2015#3231↓689
2016#2993↑238
2017#3518↓525
2018#3446↑72
2019#3201↑245
2020#3570↓369
2021#3582↓12
2022#3879↓297
2023#3712↑167
2024#5067↓1355
2025#6143↓1076

Frequently asked questions about Dontrell

Is Dontrell a popular name?

Yes — Dontrell currently ranks #6143 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.

Is Dontrell more common for boys or girls?

Dontrell is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.

When was Dontrell most popular?

Dontrell peaked in 1993 in United States, with 115 recorded births that year.

Is Dontrell rising or falling in popularity?

In United States, Dontrell’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #4230 in 1970 to #6143 in 2025.

How many babies have been named Dontrell?

At least 2,840 babies have been recorded with the name Dontrell across official birth statistics in 1 country.

What names are similar in popularity to Dontrell?

Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Dontrell include Dmitry, Dreshawn.

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