Dontre is an uncommon, yet distinctive given name of African-American origin. It has gained popularity in recent decades due to its unique sound and spelling. The name is believed to have been created by parents seeking a one-of-a-kind name for their child. There are no specific historical figures or meanings associated with the name Dontre.
The name Dontre experienced peaks in popularity between 1989 and 1993, with a high of 37 births in 1993. After that, the number of annual births dropped significantly, fluctuating between 6 to 28 births per year until 2008. Since then, the name's popularity has continued to decline, with fewer than 15 births recorded annually from 2009 onwards, and recent years showing only single-digit numbers. Overall, Dontre has been a relatively uncommon name throughout its history, with a total of 488 births recorded over nearly five decades.