Demonta
Demonta is a boy's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Of the mountain, or a modern combination incorporating Monta.
Origin and history
Demonta is a modern American name created by combining the prefix 'De-' with the name Monta or the French-derived root 'mont' (mountain). It gained popularity in the United States during the late 20th century as part of a trend of inventive prefix-based names. It remains a relatively rare choice today.
Popularity in the United States
755 babies in the United States have been named Demonta since 1880. It ranks #3921 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1899.
States where it is most popular
- GA (50.8 %)
- IL (21.8 %)
- MS (10.5 %)
- SC (4.8 %)
- AL (4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 10 |
| 1980-1990 | 89 |
| 1990-2000 | 305 |
| 2000-2010 | 240 |
| 2010-2019 | 83 |
| 2020-2029 | 28 |
Famous people named Demonta
- Demonta Heppard: Athlete, Football Player
Fun facts
- Demonta emerged as part of the late 20th-century trend of creating novel names using melodic prefixes like De-.