Davontaye
A modern masculine name of uncertain meaning, potentially a variant form.
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Davontaye. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Davontaye today is around 33 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Davontaye births was 1992 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Davontaye. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Davontaye. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
1992
6 babies that year
Average age
33
years old
1992 SSA rank
#7,652
Tracked since 1992
Popularity
Davontaye: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Davontaye by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Davontaye during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Davontaye
The name Davontaye has its roots in the African American culture, originating in the late 20th century. It is a unique blend of various elements, reflecting the creativity and diversity of the African American community. The name is believed to be a combination of the names Davon and Taye, although its precise etymology remains uncertain.
One theory suggests that the name Davontaye may have been influenced by the French name Davon, which is a variant of the name David. David, derived from the Hebrew name דָּוִד (Daveed), means "beloved." The second part, Taye, could be a variation of the name Taye or Taiwo, which has its origins in the Yoruba language of West Africa and means "first-born twin."
While there are no known historical records or ancient texts that directly reference the name Davontaye, its components have rich cultural significance within the African American community. The name gained popularity in the latter half of the 20th century, reflecting the pride and self-expression of African Americans during that time.
Among the earliest recorded examples of individuals named Davontaye are Davontaye Harris, an American football player born in 1983, and Davontaye Bryant, an American basketball player born in 1991. Other notable individuals with the name include Davontaye Mosley, an American rapper and songwriter, and Davontaye Williams, an American actor and musician.
Throughout history, several individuals with variations of the name Davontaye have made significant contributions. One such person is Davon Reed, an American professional basketball player born in 1995. Another is Davon House, an American football player born in 1989. Davon Godchaux, an American football player born in 1994, and Davon Munroe, a Jamaican sprinter born in 1990, are also notable individuals sharing a similar name.
While the name Davontaye is relatively modern, it carries a rich cultural heritage and reflects the diverse and vibrant nature of the African American community. Its unique blend of elements and the creativity behind its formation make it a name that stands out and celebrates the richness of African American identity.
People
Davontaye + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Davontaye as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with D
Other first names starting with D with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Davontaye: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Davontaye?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Davontaye going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Davontaye a common name?
We classify Davontaye as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Davontaye most popular?
The single biggest year for Davontaye was 1992, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Davontaye is about 33 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Davontaye in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Davontaye a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Davontaye in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Davontaye still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Davontaye in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Davontaye can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many Americans are named Davontaye?
See how many Americans are named Davontaye on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.