Diontray
A masculine given name of uncertain origin and meaning.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Diontray. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Diontray today is around 24 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Diontray births was 2002 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Diontray. 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 Diontray. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2002
5 babies that year
Average age
24
years old
2002 SSA rank
#11,134
Tracked since 2002
Popularity
Diontray: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Diontray 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 Diontray during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Diontray
The name Diontray has its roots in the ancient Greek language, originating from the combination of the words "dion" meaning "divine" and "tray" meaning "path" or "way." This suggests that the name's earliest meaning was associated with a divine or sacred path or journey.
In the 5th century BCE, the name Diontray appeared in a handful of texts written by Greek philosophers and scholars, often referring to individuals who were believed to have followed a spiritual or philosophical path guided by the divine. However, specific records of individuals bearing this name from that era are scarce.
The earliest known person recorded with the name Diontray was a Greek poet and playwright who lived in the 3rd century BCE. Unfortunately, little is known about his life or works, as most of his writings have been lost over time.
During the Byzantine Empire, in the 9th century CE, a notable figure named Diontray served as a military commander and strategist. He is credited with several victories against invading forces, and his name is mentioned in various historical accounts of the time.
In the 12th century, a renowned scholar and philosopher named Diontray emerged from the city of Constantinople. He was known for his writings on metaphysics and his interpretation of ancient Greek texts, which influenced the intellectual discourse of the era.
The name Diontray also appeared in the 16th century, associated with a prominent Italian artist and architect who contributed to the design and construction of several notable buildings and churches in Rome and other Italian cities.
Another historical figure bearing the name Diontray was a French explorer and cartographer from the 17th century. He is known for his detailed maps of the American territories and his contributions to the exploration and documentation of the New World.
While the name Diontray has its origins in ancient Greek, it has been adapted and used across various cultures and regions throughout history, though it has remained relatively uncommon. Its meaning and significance have evolved over time, but it has consistently carried a sense of divine guidance, spiritual journey, and exploration.
People
Diontray + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Diontray 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
Diontray: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Diontray?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Diontray 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 Diontray a common name?
We classify Diontray 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 Diontray most popular?
The single biggest year for Diontray was 2002, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Diontray is about 24 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 Diontray in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Diontray a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Diontray 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 Diontray still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Diontray 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 Diontray 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 Diontray?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.