Total births
74
Boys' name · since 1986
Dontreal
Since 1986, U.S. Social Security records show 74 babies named Dontreal, peaking in 1991. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 74
- total births
- 1986–2002
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 70%
- born in that decade
Dontreal sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 74 recorded since 1986.
Dontreal has 74 recorded births among boys since 1986, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, though it falls outside today's most-used boys names, busiest in the 1990s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1986 to 2002.
- 74 total births
- 1986–2002 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 70% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
74 boys have been named Dontreal since 1986, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2002.
- 74
- total births
- 1986–2002
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 70%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
70% of everyone ever named Dontreal was born in this single decade.
1991
Single peak year
12 babies were named Dontreal in 1991 - its busiest year on record.
Dontreal's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Dontreal splits its recorded history at 1994: 46% of all births land in the more recent half, 54% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1992 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1991 peak of 12 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Dontreal at a glance
Last recorded 2002Peak year
1991
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1986
Dontreal popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1986–2002
- Peak year (1991)
- 12
- Annual births at peak, across 17 years of records
Dontreal by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Dontreal's strongest decade.
52 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 70% of all-time use.
Dontreal births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 6
1980s
6 births
- 1990s
1990s
52 births
- 2000s 16
2000s
16 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 52 births (70% of all-time use).
Dontreal by state
Where Dontreal concentrates geographically, total births since 1986
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Louisiana | | 6 | 8.1% |
Louisiana share of Dontreal's total US births 8.1%
6 of 74 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Dontreal? ▼
74 babies have been named Dontreal since 1986. It was last recorded in 2002. The peak year was 1991 with 12 births.
When was Dontreal most popular? ▼
Dontreal was most popular in the 1990s decade with 52 total births. The single peak year was 1991.
Where is Dontreal most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Dontreal are Louisiana (6 births).
How long has the name Dontreal been used? ▼
Dontreal has been recorded in Social Security data since 1986, spanning 17 years of data through 2002.
What names are similar to Dontreal? ▼
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 Dontreal's data
- Dontreal's decade-level peak was the 1990s (52 total births); usage has since declined to 16 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Louisiana records the most Dontreals (6 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Louisiana 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 Dontreal
Nearby Names Like Dontreal
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Dontreal
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Don Boy
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Donovan Boy
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Donnie Boy
#1769 60,928 births
Donte Boy
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Compare Dontreal side by side: Dontreal vs Donald Dontreal vs Don Dontreal 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, 1986–2002 (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. "Dontreal: Baby Name Since 1986 - 74 Births, Peak 1991." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/dontreal. 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 Dontreal 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.