Deontae
Deontae is a boy's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Modern invention; possibly derived from Dion meaning 'follower of Dionysus' combined with the suffix -tae.
Origin and history
Deontae is a modern American name created by blending elements from classic names like Dion or Deon with the popular suffix '-tae'. It emerged in the late 20th century in the United States as part of a broader trend of inventive, rhythmic given names. It remains moderately used for boys across the country.
Popularity in the United States
3,697 babies in the United States have been named Deontae since 1880. It ranks #2102 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1665.
States where it is most popular
- MI (17 %)
- IL (12.2 %)
- GA (11.8 %)
- FL (11.1 %)
- OH (9.3 %)
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 | 28 |
| 1980-1990 | 330 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,303 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,125 |
| 2010-2019 | 649 |
| 2020-2029 | 262 |
Famous people named Deontae
- Deontae Skinner: Athlete, Football player
Nicknames
Tae, Deon
Fun facts
- Deontae developed in the late 20th century as part of a creative name-fashioning trend in the United States.
- The name appears in several spelling variations, including Deontay and Deonte.