Dontarrius
Contracted combination of the names Don and Tarrius, potentially signifying individuality.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Dontarrius. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Dontarrius today is around 28 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Dontarrius births was 1998 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Dontarrius. 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 Dontarrius. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1998
5 babies that year
Average age
28
years old
1998 SSA rank
#10,058
Tracked since 1998
Popularity
Dontarrius: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Dontarrius 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 Dontarrius 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 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Dontarrius
The name Dontarrius appears to be a modern invention, likely a creative combination or respelling of existing names. It does not seem to have deep historical roots or a clear linguistic origin. There are no records of this name appearing in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical documents from various cultures and time periods.
Despite its relatively recent coinage, there are a few notable individuals who have borne the name Dontarrius. One of the earliest recorded instances is Dontarrius Thomas, an American football player born in 1991. He played as a defensive back for several teams in the National Football League (NFL), including the San Francisco 49ers and the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Another individual with this name is Dontarrius Russell, an American basketball player born in 1996. He played college basketball for Mississippi State University and was a member of their team that participated in the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament.
Dontarrius Hawkins is an American football player born in 1997. He played college football at the University of Cincinnati and was later signed by the Philadelphia Eagles as an undrafted free agent in 2020.
Dontarrius Jermaine Jackson is an American musician and songwriter born in 1991. He is known for his work in various genres, including R&B, hip-hop, and pop music.
Dontarrius Stribling is an American football player born in 1994. He played college football at the University of South Florida and was later signed by the Los Angeles Chargers as an undrafted free agent in 2018.
It is important to note that due to the relatively recent origin of this name, there may not be extensive historical records or documented instances of individuals bearing it prior to the late 20th or early 21st century.
People
Dontarrius + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Dontarrius 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
Dontarrius: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Dontarrius?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Dontarrius 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 Dontarrius a common name?
We classify Dontarrius 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 Dontarrius most popular?
The single biggest year for Dontarrius was 1998, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Dontarrius is about 28 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 Dontarrius in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Dontarrius a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Dontarrius 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 Dontarrius still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Dontarrius 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 Dontarrius 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 Americans are named Dontarrius?
You can see how many people share the name Dontarrius on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.