Amontae
An invented name with uncertain meaning, possibly derived from French or Swahili roots.
Name Census estimates that about 223 living Americans carry the first name Amontae. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Amontae today is around 16 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Amontae births was 2009 (16 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Amontae. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
223
~ 1 in 1,537,015 Americans
Peak year
2009
16 babies that year
Average age
16
years old
2023 SSA rank
#8,297
Tracked since 1998
Popularity
Amontae: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Amontae from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 106 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Amontae by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Amontae during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Amontae
The name Amontae is a relatively modern name that does not have a clear origin or etymological root in any specific language or culture. It appears to be a creative combination of sounds and syllables that may have been inspired by various existing names or words from different languages.
While there is no definitive history or ancient references associated with the name Amontae, it is possible that it draws inspiration from names or words with similar sounds or components. For instance, the prefix "Amon" could be loosely connected to the ancient Egyptian deity Amon or Amun, who was a prominent god in the Egyptian pantheon. However, this connection is purely speculative and not supported by any concrete historical evidence.
In terms of historical records or famous individuals bearing the name Amontae, there are no notable examples from ancient times or even the recent past. This is likely due to the name's modern and unconventional nature, which has only gained popularity in recent decades.
However, it is worth mentioning a few individuals who have carried this name in modern times, although their historical significance may be limited:
1. Amontae Spivey (born in the late 20th century), an American football player who played for the University of Arkansas.
2. Amontae Moffat (born in the late 20th century), a former American basketball player who played for several collegiate teams.
3. Amontae Pearson (born in the late 20th century), an American musician and singer-songwriter.
4. Amontae Brooks (born in the late 20th century), an American artist and painter known for his abstract works.
5. Amontae Johnson (born in the late 20th century), an American author and poet who has published several collections of poetry.
It is important to note that the name Amontae does not have a long or well-documented history, and its origins and meaning remain somewhat ambiguous. However, its increasing usage in modern times, particularly in the United States, suggests that it may have been adopted as a unique and creative name choice by parents seeking a distinctive moniker for their children.
People
Amontae + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Amontae as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with A
Other first names starting with A with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Amontae: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Amontae?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 223 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Amontae going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,537,015 US residents.
Is Amontae a common name?
We classify Amontae as "Very Rare". It ranks above 75.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 225 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Amontae most popular?
The single biggest year for Amontae was 2009, when 16 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Amontae is about 16 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Amontae a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Amontae in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.