Donterius
Of uncertain origin, perhaps an invented modern name.
Name Census estimates that about 97 living Americans carry the first name Donterius. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Donterius today is around 29 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Donterius births was 1993 (11 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Donterius. 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 Donterius. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
97
~ 1 in 3,533,550 Americans
Peak year
1993
11 babies that year
Average age
29
years old
2014 SSA rank
#12,568
Tracked since 1990
Popularity
Donterius: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Donterius from the 1990s through to the 2010s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 82 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
Donterius 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 Donterius during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Donterius
The name Donterius is of uncertain origin, with no clear roots in any specific language or culture. It appears to be a relatively modern invention, with no recorded historical references or appearances in ancient texts or religious scriptures.
The earliest known usage of the name Donterius dates back to the late 20th century, likely emerging as a unique and creative combination of sounds and syllables. There are no famous historical figures or notable individuals from previous centuries who are known to have borne this name.
Due to its recent coinage, the name Donterius does not carry any deep-rooted cultural or linguistic significance. It stands as a unique and contemporary name choice, allowing parents to bestow a distinctive identity upon their child without the weight of long-standing traditions or associations.
While the name's origins remain obscure, its rarity and uniqueness have attracted some individuals who seek to stand out or embrace a non-traditional moniker. However, the lack of historical data and documented usage makes it challenging to trace any potential evolution or variations of the name over time.
In the absence of ancient references or well-known historical figures associated with the name Donterius, its meaning and significance remain open to personal interpretation and individual expression. As a relatively new name, it offers a blank canvas for parents to imbue their own aspirations and sentiments upon their child.
People
Donterius + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Donterius 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
Donterius: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Donterius?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 97 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Donterius 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 3,533,550 US residents.
Is Donterius a common name?
We classify Donterius as "Very Rare". It ranks above 64.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 99 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Donterius most popular?
The single biggest year for Donterius was 1993, when 11 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Donterius is about 29 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 Donterius in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Donterius a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Donterius 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 Donterius still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Donterius 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 Donterius 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 Donterius?
You can see how many people have the name Donterius on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.