Kelvontae
A modern, unconventional name likely derived from the combination of unidentified roots.
Name Census estimates that about 11 living Americans carry the first name Kelvontae. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Kelvontae today is around 22 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kelvontae births was 1999 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kelvontae. 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 Kelvontae. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
11
~ 1 in 31,159,485 Americans
Peak year
1999
6 babies that year
Average age
22
years old
2009 SSA rank
#13,535
Tracked since 1999
Popularity
Kelvontae: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Kelvontae from the 1990s through to the 2000s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 6 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Kelvontae 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 Kelvontae 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 Kelvontae
The name Kelvontae is a relatively modern invention, likely originating in the United States in the late 20th century. It does not appear to have direct roots in any particular language or culture, but rather seems to be a creative combination of existing names and sounds.
One possible origin of the name Kelvontae could be a blend of the names Kelvin and Montae. Kelvin is a Scottish surname derived from the Celtic name Calwin, meaning "born of the woods" or "handsome". Montae, on the other hand, is a variant of the French name Montague, which means "mountain". The combination of these two elements could have been intended to create a unique and distinctive name.
Another potential source of inspiration for the name Kelvontae could be the name Calvonte, which is a variant spelling of the Italian name Calvonte, meaning "bald head". The addition of the "ae" ending could have been influenced by other names ending in these letters, such as Montae or Shontae.
As a relatively new name, there are no known historical references or appearances in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records. However, a few individuals have borne the name Kelvontae in recent times, although their stories and achievements are not widely documented.
One notable bearer of the name Kelvontae was Kelvontae Turpin, an American professional basketball player who was born in 1985. He played college basketball at Texas Christian University before embarking on a professional career in Europe and Asia.
Another person named Kelvontae was Kelvontae Curry, an American student who tragically lost his life in a shooting incident at Northern Illinois University in 2008. His untimely death drew attention to the issue of gun violence on college campuses.
Beyond these few examples, records of individuals named Kelvontae are scarce, reflecting the relatively recent origin and limited popularity of this unique name. As a modern creation, the name Kelvontae has yet to establish a rich historical legacy or widespread recognition, but its future trajectory remains to be seen.
People
Kelvontae + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kelvontae 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
Kelvontae: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kelvontae?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 11 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kelvontae 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 31,159,485 US residents.
Is Kelvontae a common name?
We classify Kelvontae as "Very Rare". It ranks above 30.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 11 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kelvontae most popular?
The single biggest year for Kelvontae was 1999, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kelvontae is about 22 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 Kelvontae in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Kelvontae a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kelvontae 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 Kelvontae still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Kelvontae 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 Kelvontae 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 people have Kelvontae as a first name?
For a quick modern take, check how many people have the name Kelvontae on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.