Derontae
A masculine name of uncertain meaning and origin.
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Derontae. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Derontae today is around 32 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Derontae births was 1993 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Derontae. 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 Derontae. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
1993
6 babies that year
Average age
32
years old
1993 SSA rank
#7,874
Tracked since 1993
Popularity
Derontae: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Derontae 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 Derontae 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 Derontae
The name Derontae has its origins in the Yoruba language, spoken by the Yoruba people of West Africa, primarily in present-day Nigeria. The name is believed to have emerged in the 16th or 17th century, during the height of the Oyo Empire, one of the most powerful and influential Yoruba kingdoms.
The name Derontae is thought to be derived from the Yoruba words "dé" meaning "to arrive" or "to come," and "ọntẹ̀" meaning "peace" or "calmness." Thus, the name can be interpreted to mean "one who comes in peace" or "one who arrives in tranquility." This name may have been given to children born during times of peace or as a wish for their peaceful arrival into the world.
While there are no known historical references of the name Derontae in ancient texts or religious scriptures, it is rooted in the rich cultural heritage of the Yoruba people. The earliest recorded instances of the name are found in oral traditions and family histories passed down through generations.
One of the earliest known individuals to bear the name Derontae was a Yoruba warrior and military leader who lived in the late 17th century. He was revered for his bravery and strategic prowess in defending the Oyo Empire against rival kingdoms and invading forces.
Another notable figure was Derontae Olubadan, a prominent Yoruba chief and statesman who lived in the early 19th century. He was renowned for his wisdom, diplomacy, and efforts to maintain peace and stability within the Oyo Empire during a period of political turmoil.
In the 20th century, Derontae Ogunbiyi was a celebrated Yoruba artist and sculptor, known for his intricate woodcarvings and mastery of traditional Yoruba artistry. His works are displayed in various museums and cultural institutions around the world.
Derontae Adelekan, born in 1942, was a pioneering Yoruba scholar and linguist who made significant contributions to the preservation and promotion of the Yoruba language and culture. He authored numerous books and academic papers on Yoruba linguistics and history.
More recently, Derontae Adeniji, born in 1978, is a prominent Nigerian-American entrepreneur and philanthropist. He founded a successful technology company and has been recognized for his efforts in promoting education and economic development in various African communities.
People
Derontae + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Derontae 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
Derontae: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Derontae?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Derontae 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 Derontae a common name?
We classify Derontae 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 Derontae most popular?
The single biggest year for Derontae was 1993, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Derontae 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 Derontae in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Derontae a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Derontae 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 Derontae still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Derontae 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 Derontae 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 Derontae?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.