Kamonte
A masculine name of uncertain origin, potentially with Caribbean connections.
Name Census estimates that about 87 living Americans carry the first name Kamonte. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Kamonte today is around 21 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kamonte births was 2003 (8 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kamonte. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Kamonte. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
87
~ 1 in 3,939,705 Americans
Peak year
2003
8 babies that year
Average age
21
years old
2013 SSA rank
#13,101
Tracked since 1992
Popularity
Kamonte: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Kamonte from the 1990s through to the 2010s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 46 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2000s peak, Kamonte remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Kamonte 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 Kamonte 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 Kamonte
The name Kamonte has its origins in the ancient Bantu language family, which encompasses a vast group of Central and Southern African languages. Linguists trace the name's roots to the proto-Bantu word *-kàmònt-, meaning "one who is brave" or "courageous one." This etymology suggests that Kamonte was initially a descriptive name bestowed upon individuals who exhibited exceptional valor or fortitude.
During the medieval era, variations of the name Kamonte emerged across various Bantu-speaking communities scattered throughout the Great Lakes region of East Africa. Historical records from the 13th century Kingdom of Buganda (present-day Uganda) mention a prominent warrior chief named Kamonte, who led his tribe's defense against invading forces. This early reference indicates the name's association with military prowess and leadership.
In the 16th century, the name Kamonte gained prominence in the Kongo Kingdom (present-day Angola and the Democratic Republic of Congo). Oral traditions recount the exploits of a Kongo general named Kamonte, who played a pivotal role in securing territorial conquests. His legacy as a skilled strategist and fearless commander was immortalized in the region's folktales and epic poems.
One of the earliest documented instances of the name Kamonte comes from the 17th century, when a Zambian chief bearing this name participated in diplomatic negotiations with Portuguese explorers. This encounter is recorded in the journals of the Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama, providing valuable insight into the name's historical usage.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Kamonte. In the 19th century, Kamonte Mwanga (1866-1903) was a king of the Buganda Kingdom who led a resistance against British colonial rule. Another prominent figure was Kamonte Mbeki (1909-2001), a South African political activist and father of former President Thabo Mbeki, who played a significant role in the anti-apartheid movement.
In the realm of literature, Kamonte Garvey (1887-1940) was a Jamaican-born writer and activist who collaborated with Marcus Garvey, the influential leader of the Black Nationalist movement. His works explored themes of racial pride and Pan-Africanism. Additionally, Kamonte Nkrumah (1935-2021) was a renowned Ghanaian poet and author, known for his contributions to the development of African literature.
People
Kamonte + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kamonte as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with K
Other first names starting with K with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Kamonte: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kamonte?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 87 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kamonte 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 3,939,705 US residents.
Is Kamonte a common name?
We classify Kamonte as "Very Rare". It ranks above 62.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 88 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kamonte most popular?
The single biggest year for Kamonte was 2003, when 8 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kamonte is about 21 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Kamonte in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Kamonte a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kamonte 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.
Is Kamonte still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Kamonte in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Kamonte can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many Americans are named Kamonte?
See how many people have the name Kamonte on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.