Holding steady.
Popularity of Deondrae since 1982
Babies named Deondrae per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 48 |
| 1990s | 106 |
| 2000s | 62 |
| 2010s | 37 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Deondrae is a modern American name that first entered U.S. birth records in 1982. It reached its peak popularity in 1986, the same year it saw its highest number of registrations. Since then, its usage has remained stable but low, reflecting a name that has not achieved widespread mainstream adoption. The name is a distinctive example of the creative name-formation trends of the late 20th century, blending the popular prefix Deon with the fashionable suffix -drae. While it has never ranked in the top 1000 nationally, Deondrae continues to be used steadily, often within communities that favor unique and expressive names.
Deondrae is a modern American coinage, first appearing in the early 1980s. It combines the popular prefix Deon (itself a variant of Dion, from the Greek name Dionysios) with the trendy suffix -drae, likely influenced by names like Andre or Ladrae. The name saw peak usage in 1986 and has since maintained a low but stable level of use.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Deon, Drae
Sibling names for Deondrae
Names that share Deondrae's style, for a brother or sister.
