Rising since 2020, #12,008 for boys today.
Popularity of Vontrell since 1980
Babies named Vontrell per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 45 |
| 1990s | 66 |
| 2000s | 73 |
| 2010s | 49 |
| 2020s | 19 |
Meaning & origin
Vontrell is a modern invented name that emerged in the 1980s as part of African American naming traditions favoring unique phonetic combinations. It first appeared on U.S. birth records in 1980 and reached its peak popularity in 2004. As of 2025, it is quite rare, ranking 12,008th with only about 1 in 341,615 boys receiving the name. Its trajectory has been rising since 2020, suggesting a modest comeback. While Vontrell does not appear on any state's top names list, its distinctive sound and the popularity of similar constructions like Montrell and Kendrick have given it a niche but enduring presence.
Vontrell is a modern invented name, likely formed by combining the phonetic element 'Von-' (common in invented names like Vonzell, Vondell) with the suffix '-trell', possibly influenced by names like Montrell or Demetrius. It emerged in African American naming traditions in the late 20th century, first recorded in 1980. The name does not have a known meaning outside its phonetic appeal.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Von, Trell, V
Variants: Vontrel, Vontrelle, Vontrella
Sibling names for Vontrell
Names that share Vontrell's style, for a brother or sister.
