Deondray

A boy's name of African American origin with 299 recorded U.S. births.

Boy's nameRare nameNot ranked recently

Meaning & Origin

Deondray peaked during the Millennial wave, when 15 babies received this name in a single year (1990). That era was defined by pop-culture-influenced, individuality-forward naming, and Deondray has a more concentrated history, reflecting a specific cultural moment rather than a broad generational wave.

Deondray is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.

Deondray is a boy's baby name of African American origin, a creative variation of Deandre or Deondre, blending the French 'De-' prefix with a variant of Andre (Greek: 'manly, brave'). The -dray spelling gives it a distinctive, modern visual identity.

Deondray has the confident, multi-syllable rhythm characteristic of late 20th-century African American creative naming — energetic and memorable.

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Phonetically, Deondray belongs to a cluster of names characterized by their sharp, distinct ending — ending on a consonant gives it a firm, clear close. At two syllables, it has a two-beat rhythm that is easy to call across a room and natural in conversation.

Within the African American naming tradition, names with similar sound structures often share underlying etymological patterns. Exploring African American names on this site may surface connections that illuminate Deondray’s linguistic neighborhood.

At a Glance

299

Total births

Since 1975

1990

Peak

15 births

1975

First recorded

46 years of data

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Popularity Over Time

Deondray has 35+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1975.

First appeared: 1975Peak: 1990 (15 births)

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Deondray
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	5	#12493	▼
2010s	19	#10826	▼
2000s	72	#8295	▼
1990s	108	#5627	▲
1980s	61	#5438	▲
1970s	34	#4839	—

The Story of Deondray

A Millennial name

Peaking in 1990, Deondray is a Millennial-era classic. Boys named Deondray are most likely born between 1980 and 2000.

How rare is Deondray?

With fewer than 500 recorded births, Deondray is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.

The journey through the decades

First appeared in the records in 1975, peaked in the 1990s with 108 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.

Deondray by the numbers

Would fill 6 school buses

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(35 years, 1975–2020)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Deondray
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2020	5	#12493	0
2019	5	#12620	-2 (-28.6%)
2012	7	#9968	0
2011	7	#9891	-3 (-30.0%)
2009	10	#7839	+4 (66.7%)
2008	6	#11410	-8 (-57.1%)
2007	14	#5990	+3 (27.3%)
2005	11	#6750	+6 (120.0%)
2004	5	#11795	-3 (-37.5%)
2003	8	#8034	-3 (-27.3%)
2001	11	#6121	+4 (57.1%)
2000	7	#8421	-7 (-50.0%)
1999	14	#4831	+7 (100.0%)
1998	7	#7774	-2 (-22.2%)
1997	9	#6214	-2 (-18.2%)
1996	11	#5271	-3 (-21.4%)
1995	14	#4332	+4 (40.0%)
1994	10	#5553	+3 (42.9%)
1993	7	#6994	-8 (-53.3%)
1992	15	#3966	+9 (150.0%)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Deondray a boy's or girl's name?

Deondray is primarily a boy's name.

When was Deondray most popular?

Deondray reached its peak popularity in 1990 with 15 births that year. It is not currently in the top rankings.

How popular is the name Deondray?

Deondray is not currently in the top rankings but has been given to 299 babies in the U.S. since 1975. Its peak was in 1990.

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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1975–2020