Total births
16
Boys' name · since 1986
Dontey
Since 1986, U.S. Social Security records show 16 babies named Dontey, peaking in 1992. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 16
- total births
- 1986–1992
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 63%
- born in that decade
Dontey sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 16 recorded since 1986.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Dontey has been recorded 16 times among boys since 1986, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1980s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1986 to 1992.
- 16 total births
- 1986–1992 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 63% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
16 boys have been named Dontey since 1986, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 1992.
- 16
- total births
- 1986–1992
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 63%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
63% of everyone ever named Dontey was born in this single decade.
1992
Single peak year
6 babies were named Dontey in 1992 - its busiest year on record.
Dontey's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Dontey splits its recorded history at 1987: 69% of all births land in the more recent half, 31% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1986 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1992 peak of 6 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Dontey at a glance
Last recorded 1992Peak year
1992
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1986
Dontey popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1986–1992
- Peak year (1992)
- 6
- Annual births at peak, across 7 years of records
Dontey by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Dontey's strongest decade.
10 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 63% of all-time use.
Dontey births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s
1980s
10 births
- 1990s
1990s
6 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 10 births (63% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Dontey? ▼
Since 1986, Social Security records show 16 babies named Dontey. The most recent recorded year was 1992. Its busiest year on record was 1992, with 6 births.
When was Dontey most popular? ▼
Dontey was most popular in the 1980s decade with 10 total births. The single peak year was 1992.
How long has the name Dontey been used? ▼
Records for Dontey go back to 1986, giving 7 years of history through 1992.
What names are similar to Dontey? ▼
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 Dontey's data
- Dontey's usage has stayed within range of its 1980s decade-level peak (10 total births) through the 1990s (6) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- 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 Dontey
Nearby Names Like Dontey
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Dontey
Donald Boy
#673 1,414,824 births
Don Boy
#1776 167,632 births
Donovan Boy
#506 61,684 births
Donnie Boy
#1769 60,928 births
Donte Boy
#1964 15,695 births
Compare Dontey side by side: Dontey vs Donald Dontey vs Don Dontey 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, 1986–1992 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Dontey: Baby Name Since 1986 - 16 Births, Peak 1992." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/dontey. 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 Dontey 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.