unisex name
Deontra
dee-ON-truh (English)
- Gender Unisex
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Births on record 153
Deontra is a unisex name with 3 syllables. It is given to both girls and boys — about 12% of recorded births with this name are girls. In 2004 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1996, when 18 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1981.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Deontra Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1980s to 2000s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 33 |
| 1990s | 101 |
| 2000s | 19 |
How Popular Is Deontra?
In 2004, Deontra was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Deontra
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Deontra Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Deontra over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Deontra
- English dee-ON-truh
Sibling Names for Deontra
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Deontra — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Deontra
How popular is the name Deontra?
In 2004, Deontra was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Deontra a girl's or a boy's name?
Deontra is used for both girls and boys. About 12% of recorded births with this name are girls.
How many syllables are in Deontra?
Deontra has 3 syllables.
When was Deontra most popular?
Deontra peaked in 1996, when 18 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.