Total births
2,642
Boys' name · since 1974
Deonta
Since 1974, U.S. Social Security records show 2,642 babies named Deonta, peaking in 1992. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #6274
- among boys today
- 2,642
- born since 1974
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 56%
- more common than other boys
2,642 babies have been named Deonta since 1974, making it today's #6274 boys' name.
Social Security Administration records show Deonta recorded 2,642 times among boys since 1974, holding rank #6274 nationally today, ahead of 56% of boys, 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 1974 to 2025.
- #6274 among boys today
- 2,642 born since 1974
- 1990s peak decade
- 56% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Deonta is currently the #6274 boys' name in America, more common than 56% of boys - 2,642 born since 1974, peaking in the 1990s.
- #6274
- among boys today
- 2,642
- born since 1974
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 56%
- more common than other boys
Deonta vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#6274
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 56% of names given to boys today.
1990s
Peak decade
43% of everyone ever named Deonta was born in this single decade.
1992
Single peak year
158 babies were named Deonta in 1992 - its busiest year on record.
How Deonta compares
2,642 Top 18% higher than 82% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Deonta's all-time total is 7x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Deonta | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 2,642 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 158 | 23 | 22,252 |
Deonta's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Deonta's SSA record in two at 2000 and the more recent half accounts for 36% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 64%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1974, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1992 peak of 158, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Deonta at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1992
Current rank
#6,274
Active since
1974
Deonta popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1974–2025
- Peak year (1992)
- 158
- Annual births at peak, across 52 years of records
Deonta popularity over time - girls
36 total births recorded since 1979 (Deonta as girls' name)
Deonta by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Deonta's strongest decade.
1,134 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 43% of all-time use.
Deonta births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 80
1970s
80 births
- 1980s
1980s
487 births
- 1990s
1990s
1,134 births
- 2000s
2000s
535 births
- 2010s 311
2010s
311 births
- 2020s 95
2020s
95 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 1,134 births (43% of all-time use).
How Deonta compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Deonta's total volume
Deonta vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Deonta by state
Where Deonta concentrates geographically, total births since 1974
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Illinois | | 250 | 9.5% |
| #2 | Michigan | | 218 | 8.3% |
| #3 | Georgia | | 178 | 6.7% |
| #4 | Virginia | | 79 | 3.0% |
| #5 | Texas | | 60 | 2.3% |
| #6 | Maryland | | 56 | 2.1% |
| #7 | Louisiana | | 52 | 2.0% |
| #8 | North Carolina | | 52 | 2.0% |
Illinois share of Deonta's total US births 9.5%
Even split
250 of 2,642 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 18 reporting states.
Deonta appears in 18 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Deonta? ▼
Deonta has been given to 2,642 babies in the U.S. since 1974, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #6274 as of the latest data. 158 babies were born in 1992, its single highest year.
When was Deonta most popular? ▼
Deonta was most popular in the 1990s decade with 1,134 total births. The single peak year was 1992.
Where is Deonta most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Deonta are Illinois (250 births), Michigan (218 births), Georgia (178 births).
How long has the name Deonta been used? ▼
Records for Deonta go back to 1974, giving 52 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Deonta? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Deon, Deonte, Deondre, Deontae, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Deonta's data
- Deonta's decade-level peak was the 1990s (1,134 total births); usage has since declined to 95 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Illinois records the most Deontas (250 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Illinois names
- 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 Deonta
Nearby Names Like Deonta
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Deonta
Deon Boy
#1316 15,318 births
Deonte Boy
#2490 8,198 births
Deondre Boy
#3553 4,055 births
Deontae Boy
#2651 3,697 births
Deontay Boy
#9236 1,171 births
Compare Deonta side by side: Deonta vs Deon Deonta vs Deonte Deonta vs Deondre
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Deonta
Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1974–2025 (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. "Deonta: #6274 Boys' Name - 2,642 Births, Peak 1992." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/deonta. 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 Deonta 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 June 2026.