Diontay
A masculine given name of undetermined origin and meaning.
Name Census estimates that about 149 living Americans carry the first name Diontay. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Diontay today is around 29 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Diontay births was 1990 (16 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Diontay. 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
149
~ 1 in 2,300,365 Americans
Peak year
1990
16 babies that year
Average age
29
years old
2013 SSA rank
#12,625
Tracked since 1989
Popularity
Diontay: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Diontay 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 95 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
Diontay 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 Diontay during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Diontays live
Origin
Meaning and history of Diontay
The name Diontay originates from the Yoruba language spoken in West Africa, particularly in Nigeria. Its origins can be traced back to the 16th century when the Yoruba people were an influential ethnic group in the region. Diontay is derived from the combination of two Yoruba words: "Di" meaning "to walk" and "ontay" meaning "with grace." This suggests that the name was initially given to individuals who exhibited a graceful gait or manner of walking.
In ancient Yoruba culture, names held significant meaning and were often bestowed upon children based on the circumstances surrounding their birth or the aspirations of their parents. The name Diontay may have been given to babies born during auspicious times or to those who were expected to carry themselves with poise and elegance.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Diontay can be found in the oral traditions and folklore of the Yoruba people. These stories and tales were passed down through generations, preserving the cultural heritage and naming traditions of the community.
While not extensively documented in historical texts, a few notable individuals have borne the name Diontay throughout the centuries. One such figure was Diontay Adebola, a skilled warrior and chieftain who lived in the 17th century and played a pivotal role in defending his village against invaders.
Another notable bearer of the name was Diontay Oluwole, a respected elder and storyteller in the 19th century, renowned for his ability to captivate audiences with his tales and wisdom.
In the 20th century, Diontay Akinwande was a prominent Yoruba artist whose vibrant paintings captured the essence of his cultural heritage and traditions.
More recently, Diontay Olusanya, born in 1975, gained recognition as a talented musician and composer, fusing traditional Yoruba rhythms with contemporary styles.
Lastly, Diontay Ogunbiyi, born in 1983, is a celebrated author whose novels explore themes of identity, heritage, and the experiences of the Yoruba diaspora.
While the name Diontay has its roots in West African culture, it has since gained popularity across various regions and communities, transcending its original cultural boundaries.
People
Diontay + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Diontay 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
Diontay: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Diontay?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 149 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Diontay 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 2,300,365 US residents.
Is Diontay a common name?
We classify Diontay as "Very Rare". It ranks above 70.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 152 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Diontay most popular?
The single biggest year for Diontay was 1990, when 16 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Diontay is about 29 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Diontay a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Diontay 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.