Total births
141
Boys' name · since 1980
Dontrail
Since 1980, U.S. Social Security records show 141 babies named Dontrail, peaking in 1993. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 141
- total births
- 1980–2009
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 42%
- born in that decade
Dontrail is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 141 have been recorded since 1980.
Social Security Administration records show Dontrail recorded 141 times among boys since 1980, 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 1980 to 2009.
- 141 total births
- 1980–2009 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 42% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
141 boys have been named Dontrail since 1980, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2009.
- 141
- total births
- 1980–2009
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 42%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
42% of everyone ever named Dontrail was born in this single decade.
1993
Single peak year
12 babies were named Dontrail in 1993 - its busiest year on record.
Dontrail's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Dontrail's SSA record in two at 1994 and the more recent half accounts for 44% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 56%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1980, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1993 peak of 12, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Dontrail at a glance
Last recorded 2009Peak year
1993
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1980
Dontrail popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1980–2009
- Peak year (1993)
- 12
- Annual births at peak, across 30 years of records
Dontrail by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Dontrail's strongest decade.
59 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 42% of all-time use.
Dontrail births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s
1980s
44 births
- 1990s
1990s
59 births
- 2000s
2000s
38 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 59 births (42% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Dontrail? ▼
Since 1980, Social Security records show 141 babies named Dontrail. The most recent recorded year was 2009. Its busiest year on record was 1993, with 12 births.
When was Dontrail most popular? ▼
Dontrail was most popular in the 1990s decade with 59 total births. The single peak year was 1993.
How long has the name Dontrail been used? ▼
Dontrail has been recorded in Social Security data since 1980, spanning 30 years of data through 2009.
What names are similar to Dontrail? ▼
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 Dontrail's data
- Dontrail's usage has stayed within range of its 1990s decade-level peak (59 total births) through the 2000s (38) -- 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 Dontrail
Nearby Names Like Dontrail
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Dontrail
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Don Boy
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Donovan Boy
#506 61,684 births
Donnie Boy
#1769 60,928 births
Donte Boy
#1964 15,695 births
Compare Dontrail side by side: Dontrail vs Donald Dontrail vs Don Dontrail 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, 1980–2009 (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. "Dontrail: Baby Name Since 1980 - 141 Births, Peak 1993." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/dontrail. 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 Dontrail 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.