Keontae
Keontae is a boy's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Modern invention without a single traditional historical meaning.
Origin and history
Keontae is a modern invented American name that gained popularity in the late 20th century. It combines the popular prefix 'Ke-' or 'Kee-' with the modern suffix element '-ontae'. It is predominantly used as a masculine name in the United States.
Popularity in the United States
1,205 babies in the United States have been named Keontae since 1880. It ranks #3492 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1780.
States where it is most popular
- GA (19.5 %)
- IL (18.8 %)
- AL (14.6 %)
- OH (10.4 %)
- MI (9.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 10 |
| 1990-2000 | 287 |
| 2000-2010 | 525 |
| 2010-2019 | 236 |
| 2020-2029 | 147 |
Fun facts
- Keontae emerged as part of a broader late 20th-century trend of creating melodic names using the '-ontae' ending.
- The name allows for expressive variation in pronunciation while keeping a consistent rhythmic structure.