Dontavious
Dontavious is a boy's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Modern blend combining elements of Don ('lord' or 'gift') with a Latinate suffix.
Origin and history
Dontavious is a modern American name created by blending the prefix 'Don-' with Latinate suffix patterns like '-avious'. It emerged in the late 20th century in the United States and has seen modest, consistent use. The name conveys a distinct, rhythmic contemporary style.
Popularity in the United States
1,912 babies in the United States have been named Dontavious since 1880. It ranks #2936 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1829.
States where it is most popular
- GA (51.3 %)
- FL (20.5 %)
- MS (8.4 %)
- TN (7.3 %)
- AL (6.7 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 220 |
| 1990-2000 | 712 |
| 2000-2010 | 572 |
| 2010-2019 | 310 |
| 2020-2029 | 98 |
Nicknames
Don, Donny, Tae
Fun facts
- Dontavious developed during the late 20th century, following a broader trend of elaborate multi-syllable masculine names ending in '-ious'.
- Over 1,900 boys have been named Dontavious in the U.S. since 1880 according to Social Security records.