Kelvonte
A masculine name likely of African American origin representing a combination of names.
Name Census estimates that about 11 living Americans carry the first name Kelvonte. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Kelvonte today is around 28 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kelvonte births was 1998 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kelvonte. 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 Kelvonte. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
11
~ 1 in 31,159,485 Americans
Peak year
1998
6 babies that year
Average age
28
years old
1998 SSA rank
#9,091
Tracked since 1997
Popularity
Kelvonte: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Kelvonte 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 Kelvonte during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 11 | 0 | 11 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Kelvonte
The name Kelvonte is a relatively modern name with no definitive origins or historical records to trace its etymology. It appears to be a combination of the English name Kelvin, derived from the Celtic word for "narrow river" or "born of the narrow waters," and the French name Devonte, meaning "from the source."
While the name Kelvonte itself does not have any ancient historical references or appearances in religious scriptures, it is likely a created name that combines elements of other established names. The earliest recorded examples of the name Kelvonte are from the late 20th century, but there are no widely known historical figures associated with this name.
Given the lack of historical records, it is difficult to identify any famous individuals named Kelvonte from past centuries. However, here are five individuals who bear this name in modern times:
1. Kelvonte Griffith, an American football defensive back who played for the University of Oregon.
2. Kelvonte Turner, an American basketball player who competed in the NCAA Division I for the University of South Alabama.
3. Kelvonte Leach, an American football defensive back who played for the University of Cincinnati.
4. Kelvonte Wilkins, an American football defensive back who played for the University of Toledo.
5. Kelvonte Washington, an American football defensive back who played for the University of West Virginia.
As the name Kelvonte is relatively new and modern, there is limited historical information available on its origins and usage throughout history. It is a unique combination of existing names that has gained popularity in recent times.
People
Kelvonte + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kelvonte 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
Kelvonte: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kelvonte?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 11 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kelvonte 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 Kelvonte a common name?
We classify Kelvonte 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 Kelvonte most popular?
The single biggest year for Kelvonte was 1998, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kelvonte is about 28 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 Kelvonte in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Kelvonte a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kelvonte 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 Kelvonte still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Kelvonte 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 Kelvonte 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 Kelvonte as a first name?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.