UK boy's name
Deontay
A masculine name of Native American origin meaning "incoming settler".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2023. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Deontay is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Deontay popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2023 in this profile. In that release it ranked #2813, with 7 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2018, with 10 births.
This profile covers 55 England and Wales registrations across 8 recorded years from 2016 to 2023. 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 70% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 55 living people in the UK are called Deontay. 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 2024 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Deontay ranked #2813 for boys in England and Wales in 2023, with 7 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2018, when 10 boys were registered as Deontay.
- • About 55 living people in the UK are estimated to have Deontay as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#2813
2023
Births in 2023
7
Latest year
Peak year
2018
10 births
Estimated living
55
2026
Meaning
What does Deontay mean?
The name Deontay is a unique and relatively modern given name, with its origins rooted in a blend of cultural influences and linguistic roots. It appears to be a combination of the prefix "Deon-," derived from the Greek word "deon," meaning "duty" or "obligation," and the suffix "-tay," which may have ties to various African languages.
One possible theory suggests that the name Deontay might be a variation or adaptation of the name Deontae, which itself is believed to be a modern African-American name derived from the combination of "Deon" and the popular suffix "-tae." However, the precise origin and meaning of the name Deontay remain somewhat ambiguous and open to interpretation.
While the name Deontay does not have a long historical lineage or documented appearances in ancient texts or religious scriptures, its relatively recent emergence can be traced back to the late 20th century. The earliest recorded examples of individuals bearing the name Deontay are found in various birth records and census data from the United States, particularly in African-American communities.
One of the most prominent individuals with the name Deontay is Deontay Wilder, an American professional boxer born in 1985. Wilder has held multiple heavyweight boxing championships and gained international recognition for his impressive boxing career.
Another notable figure with the name Deontay is Deontay Burnett, an American football player born in 1994, who played as a wide receiver for various teams in the National Football League (NFL).
Beyond these notable figures, the name Deontay has been given to individuals from various backgrounds and walks of life, though its overall popularity remains relatively low compared to more traditional or established names.
While the name Deontay may not have a rich historical tapestry woven into its origins, it represents a modern and unique addition to the vast tapestry of given names, reflecting the ever-evolving cultural diversity and linguistic influences that shape the naming traditions of our times.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Deontay over time
The chart below shows babies named Deontay registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2016 to 2023. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Deontay, the clearest high point is 2018. The latest England and Wales figure is 7 births in 2023, compared with 10 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Deontay by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Deontay 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 | #2830 | 27 | 4 |
| 2010s | #3054 | 28 | 4 |
Related
Names similar to Deontay
- 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
Deontay: questions and answers
How popular is the name Deontay in the UK right now?
In 2023, Deontay was ranked #2813 for boys in England and Wales, with 7 births registered.
When was Deontay most popular?
The peak year on record was 2018, with 10 babies registered as Deontay in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Deontay?
A masculine name of Native American origin meaning "incoming settler".
How many people are called Deontay in the UK?
A total of 55 babies have been registered as Deontay across the 8 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.