Holding steady.
Popularity of Dontell since 1976
Babies named Dontell per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 27 |
| 1980s | 35 |
| 1990s | 90 |
| 2000s | 36 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 5 |
Meaning & origin
Dontell is a modern invented name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1976. It reached its peak usage in 1991, during an era when creatively spelled names ending in -ell, such as Darnell and Terrell, were popular. Since then, its usage has remained stable but very rare, never entering the top 1,000 names. The name is almost exclusively given to boys. While its exact origin is uncertain, it likely combines the familiar element Don with the fashionable suffix -ell, or may be a variant of Dontae or Dante. Despite its obscurity, Dontell has a straightforward pronunciation and a modern feel.
Dontell first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1976, during a period when creative respellings and -ell suffix names were fashionable. It is likely an elaboration of the name Don, combined with the trendy suffix -ell, or a variation of Dante or Dontae. Its usage peaked in 1991 and has since declined, remaining a rare name. No clear etymology from existing languages has been established.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Don, Donnie, Tell
Variants: Dontel, Dontelle, Dantell
Sibling names for Dontell
Names that share Dontell's style, for a brother or sister.
