Total births
711
Boys' name · since 1981
Diontae
Since 1981, U.S. Social Security records show 711 babies named Diontae, peaking in 2000. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #12776
- among boys today
- 711
- born since 1981
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 11%
- more common than other boys
711 babies have been named Diontae since 1981, making it today's #12776 boys' name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Diontae has been recorded 711 times among boys since 1981, currently ranked #12776 nationally and more common than 11% of boys, 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 1981 to 2025.
- #12776 among boys today
- 711 born since 1981
- 1990s peak decade
- 11% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Diontae is currently the #12776 boys' name in America, more common than 11% of boys - 711 born since 1981, peaking in the 1990s.
- #12776
- among boys today
- 711
- born since 1981
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 11%
- more common than other boys
Diontae vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#12776
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 11% of names given to boys today.
1990s
Peak decade
33% of everyone ever named Diontae was born in this single decade.
2000
Single peak year
35 babies were named Diontae in 2000 - its busiest year on record.
How Diontae compares
711 Top 37% higher than 63% 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
Diontae's all-time total is 94% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Diontae | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 711 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 35 | 23 | 22,252 |
Diontae's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Diontae's SSA record in two at 2004 and the more recent half accounts for 37% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 63%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1984, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2000 peak of 35, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Diontae at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2000
Current rank
#12,776
Active since
1981
Diontae popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1981–2025
- Peak year (2000)
- 35
- Annual births at peak, across 45 years of records
Diontae by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Diontae's strongest decade.
235 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 33% of all-time use.
Diontae births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s
1980s
99 births
- 1990s
1990s
235 births
- 2000s
2000s
211 births
- 2010s
2010s
119 births
- 2020s 47
2020s
47 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 235 births (33% of all-time use).
How Diontae 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 Diontae's total volume
Diontae vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Diontae by state
Where Diontae concentrates geographically, total births since 1981
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Illinois | | 26 | 3.7% |
| #2 | Michigan | | 23 | 3.2% |
| #3 | Ohio | | 13 | 1.8% |
| #4 | California | | 6 | 0.8% |
| #5 | Texas | | 5 | 0.7% |
| #6 | Virginia | | 5 | 0.7% |
Illinois share of Diontae's total US births 3.7%
Even split
26 of 711 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 6 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Diontae? ▼
711 babies have been named Diontae since 1981. It currently ranks #12776 among boys. The peak year was 2000 with 35 births.
When was Diontae most popular? ▼
Diontae was most popular in the 1990s decade with 235 total births. The single peak year was 2000.
Where is Diontae most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Diontae are Illinois (26 births), Michigan (23 births), Ohio (13 births).
How long has the name Diontae been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Diontae since 1981 -- 45 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Diontae? ▼
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 Diontae's data
- Diontae's decade-level peak was the 1990s (235 total births); usage has since declined to 47 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Illinois records the most Diontaes (26 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 Diontae
Nearby Names Like Diontae
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Diontae
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 Diontae side by side: Diontae vs Dion Diontae vs Dionte Diontae vs Dior
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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, 1981–2025 (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. "Diontae: #12776 Boys' Name - 711 Births, Peak 2000." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/diontae. 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 Diontae 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.