Deontez
A name meaning unknown but likely derived from Latin origins.
Name Census estimates that about 107 living Americans carry the first name Deontez. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Deontez today is around 27 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Deontez births was 1996 (10 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Deontez. 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.
People living today
107
~ 1 in 3,203,312 Americans
Peak year
1996
10 babies that year
Average age
27
years old
2013 SSA rank
#12,601
Tracked since 1989
Popularity
Deontez: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Deontez from the 1980s through to the 2010s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 61 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1990s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Deontez 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 Deontez during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Deontez
The given name Deontez has its origins in the ancient Greek language. It is derived from the word "deon," meaning "duty" or "obligation," and the suffix "-tez," which denotes a person or agent. The name can be traced back to ancient philosophical texts and writings on ethics, particularly the works of the stoic philosophers.
In the 4th century BC, the Greek philosopher Zeno of Citium founded the school of Stoic philosophy, which emphasized the importance of living a virtuous life in accordance with reason and nature. The concept of "deon," or moral duty, was central to Stoic thought. It is possible that the name Deontez emerged as a way to honor or commemorate individuals who embodied the principles of duty and ethical conduct.
The earliest known recorded use of the name Deontez can be found in ancient Greek inscriptions and manuscripts from the Hellenistic period, which spanned from the 4th century BC to the 1st century BC. However, it is important to note that the spelling and pronunciation of the name may have varied across different regions and time periods.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Deontez. One of the earliest recorded figures was Deontez of Cyrene, a Greek philosopher who lived in the 3rd century BC and was a follower of the Cyrenaic school of philosophy, which emphasized the pursuit of pleasure as the highest good.
In the 2nd century AD, there was a Roman senator named Deontez Flavius who held significant political influence during the reign of Emperor Hadrian. Deontez Flavius was known for his unwavering commitment to upholding Roman law and enforcing the principles of justice.
During the Byzantine Empire, a prominent military commander named Deontez Belisarius played a crucial role in the wars against the Sassanid Persians and the Vandals in the 6th century AD. Belisarius was renowned for his strategic brilliance and his dedication to the service of the Byzantine Empire.
In the Renaissance period, a Italian scholar and humanist named Deontez Bruni (1370-1444) made significant contributions to the study of Greek and Roman literature and philosophy. Bruni was instrumental in the revival of classical learning and the dissemination of ancient texts.
Another notable figure was Deontez Descartes (1596-1650), a French philosopher, mathematician, and scientist who is widely regarded as one of the founders of modern philosophy. Descartes is famous for his philosophical works, including the statement "Cogito, ergo sum" ("I think, therefore I am"), which became a foundational principle of Western philosophy.
These examples illustrate the rich history and diverse backgrounds of individuals who have borne the name Deontez throughout the centuries. While the name may have evolved and taken on different cultural meanings over time, its roots can be traced back to the ancient Greek concept of duty and ethical conduct.
People
Deontez + last name combinations
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FAQ
Deontez: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Deontez?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 107 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Deontez 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 3,203,312 US residents.
Is Deontez a common name?
We classify Deontez as "Very Rare". It ranks above 65.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 109 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Deontez most popular?
The single biggest year for Deontez was 1996, when 10 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Deontez is about 27 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 Deontez in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Deontez a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Deontez 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 Deontez still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Deontez 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 Deontez 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 people share the name Deontez?
You can see how many Americans are named Deontez on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.