Deontia
A feminine name of unknown origin, potentially an inventive or novel creation.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Deontia. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Deontia today is around 32 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Deontia births was 1993 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Deontia. 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 Deontia. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1993
5 babies that year
Average age
32
years old
1993 SSA rank
#9,086
Tracked since 1993
Popularity
Deontia: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Deontia 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 Deontia 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 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Deontia
The given name Deontia originates from the ancient Greek word "deon," meaning "duty" or "obligation." Its linguistic roots can be traced back to the philosophical concept of deontology, a branch of ethics that focuses on the study of moral obligations and duties.
In ancient Greece, the name was likely associated with the philosophical teachings of Plato and Aristotle, who emphasized the importance of virtuous living and the fulfillment of one's moral responsibilities. The name may have been used to honor individuals who embodied these ideals or who made significant contributions to the field of ethics.
While the name itself does not appear to be explicitly mentioned in ancient Greek texts or religious scriptures, its underlying meaning resonates with the philosophical and ethical principles that shaped the cultural fabric of ancient Greece.
One of the earliest recorded individuals bearing the name Deontia was a philosopher from the 5th century BCE, known for his teachings on the importance of moral duty and the pursuit of virtue. Unfortunately, historical records from this period are scarce, and details about this individual's life and work are limited.
In the following centuries, the name continued to be used sporadically, although it never gained widespread popularity. Notable individuals with the name Deontia include:
1. Deontia of Ephesus (c. 200 BCE - 150 BCE), a renowned scholar and ethicist known for his writings on the concept of moral obligation.
2. Deontia the Elder (c. 50 BCE - 20 CE), a Roman philosopher and teacher who taught in the city of Rome and advocated for a life guided by principles of duty and virtue.
3. Deontia of Byzantium (c. 500 CE - 570 CE), a Byzantine scholar and theologian who wrote extensively on the intersection of ethics and religious teachings.
4. Deontia the Wise (c. 1050 CE - 1120 CE), a medieval philosopher and ethicist who sought to reconcile the principles of deontology with the teachings of Christianity.
5. Deontia Marcellus (c. 1400 CE - 1470 CE), a Renaissance scholar and humanist who studied and taught the works of ancient Greek philosophers, including those related to the concept of duty and moral obligation.
These individuals, though separated by centuries, all shared a connection to the philosophical and ethical principles embodied by the name Deontia, contributing to the ongoing exploration and discussion of moral duties and virtuous living throughout history.
People
Deontia + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Deontia 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
Deontia: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Deontia?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Deontia 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Deontia a common name?
We classify Deontia as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Deontia most popular?
The single biggest year for Deontia was 1993, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Deontia is about 32 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 Deontia in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Deontia a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Deontia 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 Deontia still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Deontia 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 Deontia 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 are called Deontia?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.