Total births
375
Boys' name · since 1985
Dontarius
Since 1985, U.S. Social Security records show 375 babies named Dontarius, peaking in 1994. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 375
- total births
- 1985–2022
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 50%
- born in that decade
375 boys have been named Dontarius since 1985, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Dontarius has been recorded 375 times among boys since 1985, 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 1985 to 2022.
- 375 total births
- 1985–2022 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 50% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
375 boys have been named Dontarius since 1985, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2022.
- 375
- total births
- 1985–2022
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 50%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
50% of everyone ever named Dontarius was born in this single decade.
1994
Single peak year
23 babies were named Dontarius in 1994 - its busiest year on record.
Dontarius's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Dontarius's full recorded timeline at 2004, 33% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 67% in the earlier half -- the name was more prevalent in its earlier era than it is today. Its quietest year on record was 1987, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1994 peak of 23 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Dontarius at a glance
Last recorded 2022Peak year
1994
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1985
Dontarius popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1985–2022
- Peak year (1994)
- 23
- Annual births at peak, across 38 years of records
Dontarius by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Dontarius's strongest decade.
186 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 50% of all-time use.
Dontarius births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 18
1980s
18 births
- 1990s
1990s
186 births
- 2000s
2000s
106 births
- 2010s 49
2010s
49 births
- 2020s 16
2020s
16 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 186 births (50% of all-time use).
Dontarius by state
Where Dontarius concentrates geographically, total births since 1985
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Georgia | | 25 | 6.7% |
| #2 | Mississippi | | 7 | 1.9% |
Georgia share of Dontarius's total US births 6.7%
Even split
25 of 375 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Dontarius? ▼
375 babies have been named Dontarius since 1985. It was last recorded in 2022. The peak year was 1994 with 23 births.
When was Dontarius most popular? ▼
Dontarius was most popular in the 1990s decade with 186 total births. The single peak year was 1994.
Where is Dontarius most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Dontarius are Georgia (25 births), Mississippi (7 births).
How long has the name Dontarius been used? ▼
Records for Dontarius go back to 1985, giving 38 years of history through 2022.
What names are similar to Dontarius? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Donald, Don, Donovan, Donnie, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Dontarius's data
- Dontarius's decade-level peak was the 1990s (186 total births); usage has since declined to 16 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Georgia records the most Dontariuss (25 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Georgia 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 Dontarius
Nearby Names Like Dontarius
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Dontarius
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Donovan Boy
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Donnie Boy
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Donte Boy
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Compare Dontarius side by side: Dontarius vs Donald Dontarius vs Don Dontarius vs Donovan
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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, 1985–2022 (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. "Dontarius: Baby Name Since 1985 - 375 Births, Peak 1994." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/dontarius. 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 Dontarius 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.