Kentavious
Every Kentavious since 1982 — 757 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kentavious
Kentavious is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #9,333 in 2025 with 8 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1982, 757 American babies have been named Kentavious. Its peak came in 2006, when 49 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Kentavious stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kentavious year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 | #9,333 |
| 2024 | 10 | #8,052 |
| 2023 | 6 | #11,585 |
| 2022 | 8 | #9,450 |
| 2021 | 9 | #8,532 |
| 2020 | 15 | #5,852 |
| 2019 | 14 | #6,267 |
| 2018 | 6 | #11,515 |
| 2017 | 16 | #5,670 |
| 2016 | 13 | #6,545 |
| 2015 | 8 | #9,188 |
| 2014 | 20 | #4,782 |
| 2013 | 13 | #6,455 |
| 2012 | 17 | #5,386 |
| 2011 | 22 | #4,440 |
| 2010 | 18 | #5,149 |
| 2009 | 20 | #4,845 |
| 2008 | 27 | #3,881 |
| 2007 | 42 | #2,846 |
| 2006 | 49 | #2,495 |
| 2005 | 31 | #3,284 |
| 2004 | 22 | #4,077 |
| 2003 | 32 | #3,026 |
| 2002 | 32 | #2,916 |
| 2001 | 32 | #2,902 |
| 2000 | 34 | #2,708 |
| 1995 | 20 | #3,377 |
| 1990 | 19 | #3,246 |
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Famous people named Kentavious
- Kentavious Caldwell-Pope Basketball player · b. 1993
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kentavious in 2025?
Kentavious ranked #9,333 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 8 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kentavious?
757 babies have been named Kentavious in the United States since 1982, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kentavious most popular?
Kentavious peaked in 2006, when 49 newborns received the name.
Is Kentavious a boy or girl name?
Kentavious is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kentavious rising or falling?
Kentavious is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Kentavious?
Well-known people named Kentavious include Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (basketball player).