Modern American creation, possibly meaning enduring or from the crossing
Dontravious is a contemporary American name likely formed by combining the prefix 'Don-' (often associated with the Latin 'dante' for enduring) with the suffix '-travious' (possibly derived from the French 'travers' or Latin 'trans' meaning to cross). It follows a rhythmic pattern popular in African American naming traditions.
Less common today
Dontravious isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,920 in 2001.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
American college football player
