Deuntae
A boy's name with 116 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
If you're considering Deuntae, you're looking at a name that fewer than 116 families have ever chosen in the U.S. That kind of rarity is intentional — it signals that the name was chosen for its sound, its personal meaning, or a family connection rather than a trend.
The open, approachable ending gives Deuntae a direct, strong feel that works well in both playground and boardroom.
Deuntae is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Deuntae is a boy's baby name of uncertain origin, a creative American coinage likely combining Deun- with the -tae suffix — possibly influenced by names like Dante (the Italian poet) or Quantae, a name in the African American naming tradition.
Deuntae has the bold, inventive character of late 20th-century African American naming, where parents crafted names with strong phonetic identity and guaranteed uniqueness. Its unusual sound makes it entirely memorable.
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In the American context, Deuntae is a boy's name with a focused stretch of recorded use (1988–2011). American naming is uniquely syncretic — it borrows from dozens of traditions, invents freely, and recombines elements in ways that make strict etymological tracing difficult for many names.
With 116 total births, Deuntae exists at the edges of the American naming landscape — a name known primarily to the families who carry it, giving it an intensely personal character.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Deuntae has 15+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1988.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5 | #12761 | ▼ |
| 2000s | 52 | #9633 | — |
| 1990s | 54 | #6663 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 5 | #7574 | — |
The Story of Deuntae
A Millennial name
Peaking in 1991, Deuntae is a Millennial-era classic. Boys named Deuntae are most likely born between 1988 and 2001.
How rare is Deuntae?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Deuntae is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1988, peaked in the 1990s with 54 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
Deuntae by the numbers
- Would fill 2 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(15 years, 1988–2011)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 5 | #12761 |
| 2009 | 6 | #11351 |
| 2008 | 7 | #10137 |
| 2007 | 5 | #12835 |
| 2003 | 9 | #7394 |
| 2002 | 5 | #11112 |
| 2001 | 14 | #5197 |
| 2000 | 6 | #9403 |
| 1999 | 10 | #6155 |
| 1997 | 12 | #5033 |
| 1995 | 5 | #9214 |
| 1994 | 6 | #8020 |
| 1992 | 6 | #7695 |
| 1991 | 15 | #3860 |
| 1988 | 5 | #7574 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1988–2011