UK boy's name
Deontae
A masculine name of African American origin meaning "gift of God".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2021. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Deontae is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Deontae popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2021 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4789, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2014, with 4 births.
This profile covers 17 England and Wales registrations across 5 recorded years from 2014 to 2021. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 75% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 17 living people in the UK are called Deontae. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2022 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Deontae ranked #4789 for boys in England and Wales in 2021, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2014, when 4 boys were registered as Deontae.
- • About 17 living people in the UK are estimated to have Deontae as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4789
2021
Births in 2021
3
Latest year
Peak year
2014
4 births
Estimated living
17
2026
Meaning
What does Deontae mean?
The name Deontae has its origins in the African American community, specifically in the southern United States. It is a modern variation of the name Deonte, which is itself a combination of the prefix "De-" and the French name "Ante," meaning "before."
The earliest recorded use of the name Deontae dates back to the late 20th century. It is believed to have gained popularity as a way for African American families to give their children names that reflected their cultural heritage while also being unique and modern.
While the name Deontae does not have a long historical lineage, it has been adopted by several notable individuals. One of the earliest recorded examples is Deontae Cooper, an American football player who was born in 1991 and played for various teams in the National Football League (NFL) from 2013 to 2019.
Another individual with the name Deontae is Deontae Skinner, an American basketball player who was born in 1995 and played for various college teams, including Mississippi State University and the University of Georgia.
In the field of entertainment, Deontae Jordan is an American actor and model who has appeared in several television shows and films, including the popular series "Empire" and the movie "Barbershop: The Next Cut."
Deontae Lason is an American rapper and songwriter who rose to prominence in the late 2010s with his unique blend of hip-hop and R&B music. He has released several successful albums and singles, showcasing his lyrical prowess and musical versatility.
Finally, Deontae Miller is an American entrepreneur and author who has written several books on personal development, motivation, and financial literacy. He has also founded several successful businesses and is known for his motivational speaking and coaching programs.
While the name Deontae may not have a long historical legacy, it has become increasingly popular in recent decades, particularly among African American families seeking unique and culturally significant names for their children.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Deontae over time
The chart below shows babies named Deontae registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2014 to 2021. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Deontae, the clearest high point is 2014. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2021, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Deontae by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Deontae was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #4699 | 6 | 2 |
| 2010s | #4185 | 11 | 3 |
Related
Names similar to Deontae
- Daniel 120,900
- Dylan 60,836
- David 37,852
- Dominic 20,480
- Declan 11,657
- Dexter 11,627
- Danny 8,434
- Dean 5,329
- Dillon 4,113
- Douglas 3,773
- Dominik 3,494
- Damian 3,486
FAQ
Deontae: questions and answers
How popular is the name Deontae in the UK right now?
In 2021, Deontae was ranked #4789 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Deontae most popular?
The peak year on record was 2014, with 4 babies registered as Deontae in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Deontae?
A masculine name of African American origin meaning "gift of God".
How many people are called Deontae in the UK?
A total of 17 babies have been registered as Deontae across the 5 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.