Keontae
Every Keontae since 1987 — 1,232 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Keontae
Keontae is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,902 in 2025 with 28 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1987, 1,232 American babies have been named Keontae. Its peak came in 2000, when 91 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 Keontae stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Keontae year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 28 | #3,902 |
| 2024 | — | — | 23 | #4,504 |
| 2023 | — | — | 27 | #4,070 |
| 2022 | — | — | 23 | #4,511 |
| 2021 | — | — | 18 | #5,240 |
| 2020 | — | — | 28 | #3,769 |
| 2019 | — | — | 21 | #4,717 |
| 2018 | — | — | 22 | #4,545 |
| 2017 | — | — | 18 | #5,207 |
| 2016 | — | — | 13 | #6,547 |
| 2015 | — | — | 21 | #4,631 |
| 2014 | — | — | 24 | #4,197 |
| 2013 | — | — | 16 | #5,540 |
| 2012 | — | — | 21 | #4,611 |
| 2011 | — | — | 31 | #3,479 |
| 2010 | — | — | 49 | #2,531 |
| 2009 | — | — | 46 | #2,685 |
| 2008 | — | — | 47 | #2,657 |
| 2007 | — | — | 56 | #2,323 |
| 2006 | — | — | 61 | #2,138 |
| 2005 | — | — | 30 | #3,352 |
| 2004 | — | — | 48 | #2,363 |
| 2003 | — | — | 42 | #2,492 |
| 2002 | — | — | 60 | #1,881 |
| 2001 | 6 | #14,459 | 50 | #2,101 |
| 2000 | 6 | #14,076 | 85 | #1,456 |
| 1995 | 5 | #14,570 | 28 | #2,655 |
| 1990 | 5 | #14,071 | 7 | #6,828 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Keontae in 2025?
Keontae ranked #3,902 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 28 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Keontae?
1,232 babies have been named Keontae in the United States since 1987, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Keontae most popular?
Keontae peaked in 2000, when 91 newborns received the name.
Is Keontae a boy or girl name?
Keontae is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 98% of babies with the name.
Is the name Keontae rising or falling?
Keontae is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.