Modern elaboration of Dante or Donte
Donterius is a contemporary American invention, likely created by combining the name Donte or Dante with the stylish Latinate suffix '-erius'. While it does not have an ancient etymology, it follows the pattern of rhythmic, multi-syllabic names popular in African American naming traditions.
Less common today
Donterius isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,325 in 1993.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
