Declining since 1997, #6,446 for boys today.
Popularity of Deontay since 1979
Babies named Deontay per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 8 |
| 1980s | 126 |
| 1990s | 450 |
| 2000s | 333 |
| 2010s | 171 |
| 2020s | 83 |
Meaning & origin
Deontay is a modern American name first recorded in 1979, reflecting the trend of inventive names combining phonetic elements. It peaked in popularity in 1997, and has since been on a declining trajectory. In 2024, it ranked 6,446th, given to roughly 1 in 131,390 boys. The name is most recognized internationally due to boxer Deontay Wilder, but its usage is concentrated in the United States, particularly among African American communities, though it does not appear in the top states data.
Deontay is a modern coinage, first recorded in the United States in the late 1970s. It is likely formed from the fashionable prefix 'De-' combined with the popular suffix '-tay', echoing names like Montay or Santay. The name gained some visibility through the American boxer Deontay Wilder (born 1985), though its usage predates him.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Deo, D
Sibling names for Deontay
Names that share Deontay's style, for a brother or sister.
