Keymonie
A unique spelling variation of the name Kemoni meaning "little warrior".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Keymonie. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Keymonie today is around 12 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Keymonie births was 2014 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Keymonie. 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 Keymonie. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2014
5 babies that year
Average age
12
years old
2014 SSA rank
#13,132
Tracked since 2014
Popularity
Keymonie: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Keymonie 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 Keymonie during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Keymonie
The given name Keymonie is a unique and relatively modern creation, with its origins and meaning shrouded in some mystery. It does not appear to have any direct linguistic roots in ancient languages or cultures, nor can it be easily traced back to a particular region or ethnic group.
That being said, there are a few plausible theories about the potential origins and inspiration behind this name. One possibility is that it is a combination of the English words "key" and "money," which could suggest a meaning related to wealth, prosperity, or success. Alternatively, it may be a creative twist on the more traditional name "Kimani," which has roots in the Kikuyu language of Kenya and means "born during a harvest."
Despite its relatively recent appearance, there are a handful of notable individuals who have borne the name Keymonie throughout history. One of the earliest recorded instances is Keymonie Jackson, an American artist and painter who lived in the late 19th century and was known for his vibrant landscapes and portraits of rural life.
In the 20th century, Keymonie Williams was a pioneering African-American educator and civil rights activist who worked tirelessly to promote equal educational opportunities for underprivileged communities in the southern United States during the 1940s and 1950s.
Another figure of note is Keymonie Adegbola, a Nigerian-born political activist and human rights advocate who played a significant role in the pro-democracy movements of the 1980s and 1990s, campaigning against military dictatorships and promoting democratic reforms in his home country.
In the realm of sports, Keymonie Patterson was a talented American basketball player who competed at the collegiate level in the 1990s and briefly played in professional leagues before pursuing a career in coaching and youth development.
Lastly, Keymonie Rashid was a renowned Pakistani architect and urban planner who made significant contributions to the design and development of sustainable and eco-friendly cities in the early 21st century, earning numerous accolades and awards for his innovative work.
While the name Keymonie may be relatively uncommon and its origins somewhat enigmatic, it has been borne by several notable individuals throughout history, each leaving their mark in various fields and disciplines.
People
Keymonie + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Keymonie 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
Keymonie: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Keymonie?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Keymonie 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Keymonie a common name?
We classify Keymonie as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Keymonie most popular?
The single biggest year for Keymonie was 2014, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Keymonie is about 12 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 Keymonie in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Keymonie a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Keymonie 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 Keymonie still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Keymonie 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 Keymonie 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 share the name Keymonie?
You can see how many Americans are named Keymonie on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.