Declining since 1995.
Popularity of Dontarius since 1985
Babies named Dontarius per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 18 |
| 1990s | 186 |
| 2000s | 106 |
| 2010s | 49 |
| 2020s | 16 |
Meaning & origin
Dontarius is a modern invented name first recorded in the United States in 1985, reflecting a trend of creative name formation in the late 20th century. It never reached the top 1000 ranks, but saw its highest usage in 1994, its peak year. Since 1995, its trajectory has been falling, and it has not been recorded in the Social Security data for recent years. The name is primarily used among African American families, and while its exact origins are uncertain, it likely combines the popular prefix Don- with the suffix -arius, reminiscent of names like Darius. Dontarius remains a rare and distinctive choice.
Dontarius is a modern invented name, first recorded in the United States in 1985. It appears to be a blend of the prefix Don- (as in Donald or Donte) and the suffix -tarius, borrowed from names like Darius or Tertius. The name saw a peak in usage in 1994 and has since declined in popularity. It is primarily used in African American communities.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Don, Tari, D
Variants: Dontarious, Dontarius
Sibling names for Dontarius
Names that share Dontarius's style, for a brother or sister.
