Deontrey is of African origin, derived from the Yoruba name Demola. It means 'having a meeting'. The name has gained popularity in recent years, particularly in the United States.
The name Deontrey experienced a peak in popularity during the mid-90s with 12 births each in 1993 and 1994, before steadily decreasing to single digits starting from 1996 onwards. The most recent data shows that it remained relatively stable between 2000 and 2002 with around 9 births per year, but then dropped again by 2006 and 2007. Overall, there were a total of 97 births named Deontrey over this period.