Declining since 1992, #7,679 for boys today.
Popularity of Dontavious since 1980
Babies named Dontavious per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 220 |
| 1990s | 712 |
| 2000s | 572 |
| 2010s | 310 |
| 2020s | 98 |
Meaning & origin
Dontavious is a modern American coinage that first appeared on the U.S. Social Security Administration's baby name records in 1980, a time when many creative, multi-syllabic names were emerging. Its structure suggests a blend of the familiar prefix Don- (shared with established names like Donald and Donovan) and the ornamental suffix -tavious, which recalls Latin-rooted names such as Octavius. Since its debut, the name experienced a modest peak in 1991, when it reached its highest rank. However, its trajectory has been falling since 1992, with a current rank of 7,679 in 2025. The name's 1-in-170,808 incidence among newborn boys makes it an uncommon choice. As of 2025, it has not been recorded in any U.S. state's top-100 lists, indicating its usage is scattered rather than regionally concentrated.
Dontavious is a modern invented name that first appeared in the United States around 1980. It appears to be a blend of the prefix Don- (common in names such as Donald and Donovan) and the suffix -tavious, which echoes Latin-derived names like Octavius. The name has no traditional etymology or meaning in any historical language, reflecting a pattern of creative name formation in late 20th-century American culture.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Don, Donnie, Tay
Variants: Dontavius, Dontavious
Sibling names for Dontavious
Names that share Dontavious's style, for a brother or sister.
