Declining since 2008, #7,679 for boys today.
Popularity of Demontae since 1988
Babies named Demontae per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 14 |
| 1990s | 187 |
| 2000s | 289 |
| 2010s | 164 |
| 2020s | 59 |
Meaning & origin
Demontae is a modern American invention, first recorded in 1988 and likely formed by blending the popular prefix De- with Montae, a name possibly derived from Monte or Monty. Its most common spelling variant is Demontay. The name saw its peak usage in 2009, when it ranked higher than in subsequent years, and it has been falling in popularity since 2008. As of 2025, it ranked 7,679 and was given to roughly 1 in every 170,808 baby boys. Demontae has not been associated with any particular U.S. state or cultural tradition, reflecting its status as a contemporary coined name. It remains a distinctive choice, typical of the inventive naming style that emerged in the late 20th century.
Demontae is a modern coinage, first recorded in the United States in 1988. It appears to be a blend of the fashionable prefix De- (as in DeShawn, DeAndre) with the name Montae, itself a variant of Monty or a respelling of Monte. The name follows a pattern of inventive, phonetic spelling common in late 20th-century African American naming traditions. Its usage peaked in 2009 but has since declined.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Montae, Dae, Monty
Sibling names for Demontae
Names that share Demontae's style, for a brother or sister.
