Find out how popular the first name Dontrell has been for the last 50 years (from 1974 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Dontrell by gender

Based on the last 50 years of data, Dontrell is more commonly used as a male name, with approximately 99% of people named Dontrell being male.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 29 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Dontrell.

The history of the first name Dontrell

The name Dontrell is a modern variation of the English name Dontrelle, which itself is a combination of the French names Don and Trelle. The name Don is derived from the Latin name Dominus, meaning "lord" or "master," while Trelle is a French diminutive form of the name Tristan.

The earliest recorded use of the name Dontrell can be traced back to the late 20th century, particularly in the United States. It gained popularity as a unique and distinctive name choice, especially among African American families.

While there are no historical figures or ancient texts specifically referencing the name Dontrell, some notable individuals have borne the name or its variants in recent times. One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name is Dontrell Moore, an American football defensive back who played for the University of New Mexico in the early 2000s.

Another individual with the name is Dontrell Stephens, an American professional basketball player who played in various leagues, including the NBA D-League and overseas in countries like Cyprus and Lebanon, during the late 2000s and early 2010s.

Dontrell Hilliard is an American football running back who currently plays for the Tennessee Titans in the National Football League (NFL). He was born in 1995 and played college football at Tulane University before being drafted by the Cleveland Browns in 2018.

Dontrell Carter is an American former professional basketball player who played in various leagues around the world, including the NBA Development League and in countries like Turkey, Italy, and Japan, during the late 2000s and early 2010s.

Dontrell Brite is an American former professional basketball player who played in various leagues, including the NBA G League and overseas in countries like Mexico and Qatar, during the late 2000s and early 2010s.

While the name Dontrell is relatively modern and lacks an extensive historical record, it has gained popularity in recent decades, particularly among African American families seeking unique and distinctive names for their children.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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