Masculine dossier · first seen 1979
Deontay
Stable
Cross-generational persistence
Peak era
1996
Peak births
57
Current vitality
Rare
Peak generation
Millennial
Quick answers about Deontay
How many people are named Deontay?
An estimated 1,146 living Americans are named Deontay.
How rare is Deontay?
Deontay is very rare among babies today, with 13 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 77.2% from its 1996 peak.
How old is the typical Deontay?
The median age of a living American named Deontay is approximately 26 years, with most bearers falling between 18 and 32 years old.
Is Deontay still popular?
Yes. Deontay is holding steady, with 13 births in 2025 and a consistent recent baseline.
1979Peak 19962025
Peak year
1996
Decline from peak
77.2%
2025
13
All-time
1,171