Total births
94
Boys' name · since 1986
Deanta
Since 1986, U.S. Social Security records show 94 babies named Deanta, peaking in 1993. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 94
- total births
- 1986–2004
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 60%
- born in that decade
Deanta is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 94 have been recorded since 1986.
Social Security Administration records show Deanta recorded 94 times among boys since 1986, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1990s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1986 to 2004.
- 94 total births
- 1986–2004 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 60% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
94 boys have been named Deanta since 1986, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2004.
- 94
- total births
- 1986–2004
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 60%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
60% of everyone ever named Deanta was born in this single decade.
1993
Single peak year
10 babies were named Deanta in 1993 - its busiest year on record.
Deanta's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Deanta's SSA record in two at 1994 and the more recent half accounts for 53% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 47%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1986, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1993 peak of 10, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Deanta at a glance
Last recorded 2004Peak year
1993
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1986
Deanta popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1986–2004
- Peak year (1993)
- 10
- Annual births at peak, across 19 years of records
Deanta by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Deanta's strongest decade.
56 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 60% of all-time use.
Deanta births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 20
1980s
20 births
- 1990s
1990s
56 births
- 2000s 18
2000s
18 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 56 births (60% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Deanta? ▼
94 babies have been named Deanta since 1986. It was last recorded in 2004. The peak year was 1993 with 10 births.
When was Deanta most popular? ▼
Deanta was most popular in the 1990s decade with 56 total births. The single peak year was 1993.
How long has the name Deanta been used? ▼
Records for Deanta go back to 1986, giving 19 years of history through 2004.
What names are similar to Deanta? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Dean, Deandre, Deangelo, Deacon, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Deanta's data
- Deanta's decade-level peak was the 1990s (56 total births); usage has since declined to 18 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Deanta
Nearby Names Like Deanta
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Deanta
Dean Boy
#142 192,930 births
Deandre Boy
#1051 29,495 births
Deangelo Boy
#1744 12,279 births
Deacon Boy
#553 11,570 births
Deanthony Boy
#3636 3,359 births
Compare Deanta side by side: Deanta vs Dean Deanta vs Deandre Deanta vs Deangelo
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1986–2004 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Deanta: Baby Name Since 1986 - 94 Births, Peak 1993." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/deanta. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Deanta draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.