Total births
364
Boys' name · since 1976
Dionta
Since 1976, U.S. Social Security records show 364 babies named Dionta, peaking in 1990. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 364
- total births
- 1976–2018
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 47%
- born in that decade
Dionta is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 364 have been recorded since 1976.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Dionta has been recorded 364 times among boys since 1976, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1990s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1976 to 2018.
- 364 total births
- 1976–2018 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 47% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
364 boys have been named Dionta since 1976, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2018.
- 364
- total births
- 1976–2018
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 47%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
47% of everyone ever named Dionta was born in this single decade.
1990
Single peak year
27 babies were named Dionta in 1990 - its busiest year on record.
Dionta's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Dionta's SSA record in two at 1993 and the more recent half accounts for 49% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 51%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1982, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1990 peak of 27, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Dionta at a glance
Last recorded 2018Peak year
1990
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1976
Dionta popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1976–2018
- Peak year (1990)
- 27
- Annual births at peak, across 43 years of records
Dionta by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Dionta's strongest decade.
172 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 47% of all-time use.
Dionta births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 24
1970s
24 births
- 1980s
1980s
89 births
- 1990s
1990s
172 births
- 2000s 45
2000s
45 births
- 2010s 34
2010s
34 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 172 births (47% of all-time use).
Dionta by state
Where Dionta concentrates geographically, total births since 1976
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Illinois | | 33 | 9.1% |
Illinois share of Dionta's total US births 9.1%
33 of 364 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Dionta? ▼
Dionta has been given to 364 babies in the U.S. since 1976, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2018. 27 babies were born in 1990, its single highest year.
When was Dionta most popular? ▼
Dionta was most popular in the 1990s decade with 172 total births. The single peak year was 1990.
Where is Dionta most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Dionta are Illinois (33 births).
How long has the name Dionta been used? ▼
Records for Dionta go back to 1976, giving 43 years of history through 2018.
What names are similar to Dionta? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Dion, Dionte, Dior, Dionicio, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Dionta's data
- Dionta's decade-level peak was the 1990s (172 total births); usage has since declined to 34 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Illinois records the most Diontas (33 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 Dionta
Nearby Names Like Dionta
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Dionta
Dion Boy
#1120 18,914 births
Dionte Boy
#7363 3,143 births
Dior Boy
#1323 2,138 births
Dionicio Boy
#9011 2,094 births
Diondre Boy
#6926 1,441 births
Compare Dionta side by side: Dionta vs Dion Dionta vs Dionte Dionta vs Dior
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1976–2018 (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. "Dionta: Baby Name Since 1976 - 364 Births, Peak 1990." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/dionta. 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 Dionta 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.