Deunta
A boy's name with 136 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
obsolete spelling of déanta
Deunta is a boy's baby name of Unknown origin, an American invented name built with the De- prefix and the -unta ending. It has a strong, percussive sound that gives it an energetic, distinctive character.
EtymologyShow more
Deunta first shows up in U.S. Social Security records in 1982. First appearing in the 1980s, Deunta emerged during a period of rapid naming innovation in America, when parents increasingly created new names or adopted them from global cultures.
Without a confirmed origin classification, Deunta may have arrived through family tradition, creative coinage, or cultural channels not yet documented in standard naming references.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Deunta has 19+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1982.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 6 | #11092 | ▼ |
| 2000s | 38 | #9143 | ▼ |
| 1990s | 73 | #7253 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 19 | #6234 | — |
The Story of Deunta
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 2000, Deunta is a name that defines a generation. Boys named Deunta are most likely born between 1990 and 2010.
How rare is Deunta?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Deunta is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1982, peaked in the 1990s with 73 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
Deunta by the numbers
- Would fill 3 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(19 years, 1982–2010)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 6 | #11092 |
| 2008 | 5 | #13012 |
| 2004 | 6 | #10302 |
| 2002 | 6 | #9682 |
| 2001 | 9 | #7062 |
| 2000 | 12 | #5655 |
| 1999 | 9 | #6674 |
| 1998 | 8 | #7024 |
| 1997 | 7 | #7492 |
| 1996 | 5 | #9363 |
| 1995 | 5 | #9213 |
| 1994 | 8 | #6516 |
| 1993 | 8 | #6361 |
| 1992 | 10 | #5337 |
| 1991 | 8 | #6094 |
| 1990 | 5 | #8456 |
| 1989 | 8 | #5772 |
| 1987 | 6 | #6320 |
| 1982 | 5 | #6609 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1982–2010