Dontay Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Dontay is of modern American origin, derived from the Latin name Durante, meaning 'enduring' or 'steadfast'. It evolved from Dante to its current form. The name is associated with a sense of strength and resilience. There are no biblical references. It gained popularity in the late 20th century, particularly within African American communities, and is seen as a unique and creative choice today.
The name Dontay is most popular in Maryland, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Dontay has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Dontay' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2282nd out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1385th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2197th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 4302nd out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Dontay' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Dontay"
Pronunciation
/dɒnˈteɪ/
Origin
Modern American
Etymology
Dontay is a variant of the name Dante, which is derived from the Latin name Durante, meaning 'enduring' or 'steadfast'.
Meaning
enduring, steadfast
Language Evolution
Dante, Durante, Dontay
Historical Usage
Dontay gained popularity in the late 20th century as a unique name choice among African American communities in the United States.
Variants & Derivatives
Dante, Donte, Dantey
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Dontay is perceived as a modern and unique name, often associated with creativity and individuality.
Famous People
Dontayvious McKinney, Dontay McCoy
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Dontay"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Dontay"
"Dontay" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 2282nd of 10718 | 279 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 1385th of 16616 | 979 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 2197th of 24088 | 876 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 4302nd of 23106 | 284 |
Regional Popularity of "Dontay" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
51.69% 1518th/2937 |
- |
43.32% 1524th/3518 |
39.59% 1601st/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
31.59% 1164th/3685 |
23.73% 1062nd/4475 |
33.02% 1715th/5194 |
31.57% 1994th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
47.95% 2197th/4582 |
35.34% 1825th/5164 |
35.35% 2585th/7313 |
43.60% 3254th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
71.34% 2842nd/3984 |
- | - |
65.98% 4141st/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Dontay" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Dontay"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Dontay" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.