Deuntray
A variant spelling of the masculine name Deontray or Deontrae.
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Deuntray. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Deuntray today is around 35 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Deuntray births was 1990 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Deuntray. 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 Deuntray. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
1990
6 babies that year
Average age
35
years old
1990 SSA rank
#7,409
Tracked since 1990
Popularity
Deuntray: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Deuntray 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 Deuntray 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 Deuntray
The name Deuntray finds its origins in the ancient Etruscan civilization that flourished in central Italy between the 8th and 3rd centuries BC. It is derived from the Etruscan words "deun" meaning "noble" and "tray" meaning "warrior" or "protector." The name was given to male children born into the aristocratic families of the Etruscan society, signifying their status as noble warriors destined to defend their people and lands.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Deuntray can be found in the Etruscan inscriptions discovered in the ancient city of Cerveteri, dating back to the 6th century BC. These inscriptions mention a distinguished Etruscan leader named Deuntray who led his army to several victories against neighboring tribes, solidifying the power and influence of his city-state.
As the Etruscan civilization gradually declined and was assimilated into the Roman Republic, the name Deuntray fell out of common usage. However, it resurfaced in the Middle Ages among the nobility of the Italian city-states, particularly in Florence and Siena. One notable bearer of the name was Deuntray di Firenze, a renowned Florentine diplomat and scholar who lived from 1320 to 1387. His contributions to the literary and diplomatic circles of his time were widely celebrated.
In the 16th century, the name Deuntray made its way to the European courts, particularly in France and Spain. Deuntray de Montfort, a French nobleman born in 1549, was a respected military strategist who served under King Henry IV during the French Wars of Religion. His expertise on the battlefield earned him the respect of both allies and adversaries.
Another notable figure was Deuntray de Mendoza, a Spanish explorer and navigator born in 1578. He led several expeditions to the Americas and contributed significantly to the mapping and exploration of the Caribbean region. His detailed accounts of his voyages provided valuable insights into the geography and indigenous cultures of the New World.
As the name Deuntray spread across Europe, it also found its way to other parts of the world through exploration, trade, and cultural exchange. In the 19th century, Deuntray Delacroix, a French artist born in 1815, gained recognition for his vibrant and expressive paintings that captured the spirit of the Romantic movement. His works, such as "Liberty Leading the People" and "The Death of Sardanapalus," are considered masterpieces of European art.
People
Deuntray + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Deuntray 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
Deuntray: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Deuntray?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Deuntray 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 Deuntray a common name?
We classify Deuntray 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 Deuntray most popular?
The single biggest year for Deuntray was 1990, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Deuntray is about 35 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 Deuntray in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Deuntray a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Deuntray 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 Deuntray still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Deuntray 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 Deuntray 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 common is the name Deuntray?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.