Total births
3,697
Boys' name · since 1976
Deontae
Since 1976, U.S. Social Security records show 3,697 babies named Deontae, peaking in 2000. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #2651
- among boys today
- 3,697
- born since 1976
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 81%
- more common than other boys
Deontae currently ranks #2651 among boys' names in America, with 3,697 babies recorded since 1976.
Deontae has 3,697 recorded births among boys since 1976, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #2651 as of the latest data, more common than 81% of boys, busiest in the 1990s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1976 to 2025.
- #2651 among boys today
- 3,697 born since 1976
- 1990s peak decade
- 81% more common than other boys
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Deontae is currently the #2651 boys' name in America, more common than 81% of boys - 3,697 born since 1976, peaking in the 1990s.
- #2651
- among boys today
- 3,697
- born since 1976
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 81%
- more common than other boys
Deontae vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#2651
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 81% of names given to boys today.
1990s
Peak decade
35% of everyone ever named Deontae was born in this single decade.
2000
Single peak year
178 babies were named Deontae in 2000 - its busiest year on record.
How Deontae compares
3,697 Top 15% higher than 85% 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
Deontae's all-time total is 10x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Deontae | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 3,697 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 178 | 23 | 22,252 |
Deontae's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Deontae's full recorded timeline at 2001, 50% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 50% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1976, with just 6 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 2000 peak of 178 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Deontae at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2000
Current rank
#2,651
Active since
1976
Deontae popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1976–2025
- Peak year (2000)
- 178
- Annual births at peak, across 50 years of records
Deontae by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Deontae's strongest decade.
1,303 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 35% of all-time use.
Deontae births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 28
1970s
28 births
- 1980s 330
1980s
330 births
- 1990s
1990s
1,303 births
- 2000s
2000s
1,125 births
- 2010s
2010s
649 births
- 2020s 262
2020s
262 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 1,303 births (35% of all-time use).
How Deontae 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 Deontae's total volume
Deontae vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Deontae by state
Where Deontae concentrates geographically, total births since 1976
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Michigan | | 364 | 9.8% |
| #2 | Illinois | | 262 | 7.1% |
| #3 | Georgia | | 253 | 6.8% |
| #4 | Florida | | 238 | 6.4% |
| #5 | Ohio | | 200 | 5.4% |
| #6 | California | | 123 | 3.3% |
| #7 | Virginia | | 119 | 3.2% |
| #8 | Alabama | | 102 | 2.8% |
Michigan share of Deontae's total US births 9.8%
Even split
364 of 3,697 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 21 reporting states.
Deontae appears in 21 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Deontae? ▼
Since 1976, Social Security records show 3,697 babies named Deontae. Today it holds rank #2651 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2000, with 178 births.
When was Deontae most popular? ▼
Deontae was most popular in the 1990s decade with 1,303 total births. The single peak year was 2000.
Where is Deontae most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Deontae are Michigan (364 births), Illinois (262 births), Georgia (253 births).
How long has the name Deontae been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Deontae since 1976 -- 50 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Deontae? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Deon, Deonte, Deondre, Deonta, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Deontae's data
- Deontae's decade-level peak was the 1990s (1,303 total births); usage has since declined to 262 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Michigan records the most Deontaes (364 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Michigan 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 Deontae
Nearby Names Like Deontae
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Deontae
Deon Boy
#1316 15,318 births
Deonte Boy
#2490 8,198 births
Deondre Boy
#3553 4,055 births
Deonta Boy
#6274 2,642 births
Deontay Boy
#9236 1,171 births
Compare Deontae side by side: Deontae vs Deon Deontae vs Deonte Deontae vs Deondre
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Deontae
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, 1976–2025 (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. "Deontae: #2651 Boys' Name - 3,697 Births, Peak 2000." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/deontae. 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 Deontae 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.