Keontay
Every Keontay since 1989 — 375 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Keontay
Keontay is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #10,222 in 2025 with 7 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1989, 375 American babies have been named Keontay. Its peak came in 2000, when 30 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 Keontay stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Keontay 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 | — | — | 7 | #10,222 |
| 2024 | — | — | 8 | #9,454 |
| 2023 | — | — | 6 | #11,586 |
| 2022 | — | — | 6 | #11,636 |
| 2021 | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — | 5 | #13,150 |
| 2019 | — | — | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — | 5 | #13,224 |
| 2017 | — | — | 7 | #10,267 |
| 2016 | — | — | 6 | #11,493 |
| 2015 | — | — | 10 | #7,790 |
| 2014 | — | — | 8 | #9,240 |
| 2013 | — | — | 13 | #6,456 |
| 2012 | — | — | 9 | #8,538 |
| 2011 | — | — | 10 | #7,813 |
| 2010 | — | — | 8 | #9,268 |
| 2009 | — | — | 12 | #7,043 |
| 2008 | — | — | 16 | #5,648 |
| 2007 | — | — | 10 | #7,906 |
| 2006 | — | — | 14 | #5,962 |
| 2005 | — | — | 12 | #6,441 |
| 2004 | — | — | 21 | #4,195 |
| 2003 | — | — | 26 | #3,491 |
| 2002 | — | — | 13 | #5,576 |
| 2001 | — | — | 20 | #4,048 |
| 2000 | — | — | 30 | #2,956 |
| 1995 | — | — | 12 | #4,970 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Keontay in 2025?
Keontay ranked #10,222 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 7 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Keontay?
375 babies have been named Keontay in the United States since 1989, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Keontay most popular?
Keontay peaked in 2000, when 30 newborns received the name.
Is Keontay a boy or girl name?
Keontay is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Keontay rising or falling?
Keontay is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.