Total births
122
Boys' name · since 1988
Dontrae
Since 1988, U.S. Social Security records show 122 babies named Dontrae, peaking in 1993. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 122
- total births
- 1988–2015
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 54%
- born in that decade
Dontrae sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 122 recorded since 1988.
Social Security Administration records show Dontrae recorded 122 times among boys since 1988, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1990s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1988 to 2015.
- 122 total births
- 1988–2015 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 54% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
122 boys have been named Dontrae since 1988, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2015.
- 122
- total births
- 1988–2015
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 54%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
54% of everyone ever named Dontrae was born in this single decade.
1993
Single peak year
11 babies were named Dontrae in 1993 - its busiest year on record.
Dontrae's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Dontrae's SSA record in two at 1999 and the more recent half accounts for 48% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 52%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1988, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1993 peak of 11, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Dontrae at a glance
Last recorded 2015Peak year
1993
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1988
Dontrae popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1988–2015
- Peak year (1993)
- 11
- Annual births at peak, across 28 years of records
Dontrae by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Dontrae's strongest decade.
66 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 54% of all-time use.
Dontrae births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 5
1980s
5 births
- 1990s
1990s
66 births
- 2000s
2000s
27 births
- 2010s 24
2010s
24 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 66 births (54% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Dontrae? ▼
122 babies have been named Dontrae since 1988. It was last recorded in 2015. The peak year was 1993 with 11 births.
When was Dontrae most popular? ▼
Dontrae was most popular in the 1990s decade with 66 total births. The single peak year was 1993.
How long has the name Dontrae been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Dontrae since 1988 -- 28 years through the most recent 2015 data.
What names are similar to Dontrae? ▼
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 Dontrae's data
- Dontrae's usage has stayed within range of its 1990s decade-level peak (66 total births) through the 2010s (24) -- 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 Dontrae
Nearby Names Like Dontrae
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Dontrae
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 Dontrae side by side: Dontrae vs Donald Dontrae vs Don Dontrae 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, 1988–2015 (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. "Dontrae: Baby Name Since 1988 - 122 Births, Peak 1993." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/dontrae. 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 Dontrae 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.