Dontavious

Dontavious: name meaning, origin and popularity

Boy name

Meaning and origin of Dontavious

  • A male given name originating as a coinage, of African-American usage.

Etymology

Blend of Donte + Octavius, the latter revised to accord with -ious.

How popular is Dontavious?

10U.S. babies in 2025
#1099peak rank (1991)
1,912babies since 1880

Since 1880, 1,912 boys in the U.S. have been named Dontavious. Its highest rank for boys was #1099 in 1991. In 2025, 10 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

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U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Dontavious FAQ

What does the name Dontavious mean?

A male given name originating as a coinage, of African-American usage. Blend of Donte + Octavius, the latter revised to accord with -ious.

How popular is the name Dontavious?

Since 1880, 1,912 boys in the U.S. have been named Dontavious. Its highest rank for boys was #1099 in 1991. In 2025, 10 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

Is Dontavious a boy or girl name?

Dontavious is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 0 girls and 1,912 boys since 1880.

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.