Deontre
A masculine name of French origin meaning "greatest warrior".
Name Census estimates that about 786 living Americans carry the first name Deontre. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Deontre today is around 26 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Deontre births was 1995 (63 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Deontre. 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
786
~ 1 in 436,074 Americans
Peak year
1995
63 babies that year
Average age
26
years old
2024 SSA rank
#9,174
Tracked since 1983
Popularity
Deontre: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Deontre from the 1980s through to the 2020s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 436 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
Deontre 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 Deontre during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Deontres live
The SSA's state-level files cover 10 states and territories. Louisiana, Texas, North Carolina recorded the most babies named Deontre, while Virginia, South Carolina, Ohio recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 12 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Deontre
The name Deontre is a modern variant of the French name Deondre, which itself is a combination of the Greek name Deon and the French name Andre. The name Deon is derived from the Greek word "deos," meaning "divine" or "godly." The name Andre, on the other hand, comes from the Greek name Andreas, which means "manly" or "courageous."
The earliest recorded use of the name Deontre can be traced back to the late 20th century, likely originating in the United States. It gained popularity among African American communities, possibly influenced by the desire to create unique and culturally significant names.
While there are no historical references to the name Deontre in ancient texts or religious scriptures, the name's components, Deon and Andre, have a rich historical background. The name Deon has been associated with various Greek deities, while Andre has its roots in the early Christian martyrs and saints.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Deontre is Deontre Kendrick, an American football cornerback who played for the Los Angeles Rams in the National Football League (NFL). He was born in 1992 and played professionally from 2014 to 2019.
Another notable figure with the name Deontre is Deontre Henderson, an American professional basketball player. Born in 1994, he played college basketball for the University of Memphis and has since played professionally in various leagues around the world.
In the world of music, Deontre Newby is a notable name. He is an American singer and songwriter born in 1992, known for his contributions to the gospel and contemporary Christian music genres.
Deontre Bradford, born in 1994, is an American actor and model who has appeared in various television shows and films, including the popular series "Empire" and the movie "Dope."
Another individual with the name Deontre is Deontre Broughton, an American mixed martial artist born in 1989. He has competed in various MMA promotions, including the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).
It is important to note that while these individuals are among the most notable with the name Deontre, the name's usage and popularity may have evolved over time, reflecting cultural and societal trends.
People
Deontre + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Deontre 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
Deontre: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Deontre?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 786 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Deontre 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 436,074 US residents.
Is Deontre a common name?
We classify Deontre as "Very Rare". It ranks above 88.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 802 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Deontre most popular?
The single biggest year for Deontre was 1995, when 63 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Deontre is about 26 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Deontre a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Deontre 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.
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.