Rising since 2022.
Popularity of Keante since 1977
Babies named Keante per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 | 5 |
| 1990s | 8 | 124 |
| 2000s | 0 | 72 |
| 2010s | 0 | 7 |
| 2020s | 0 | 5 |
Meaning & origin
Keante is a modern masculine name that first entered U.S. birth records in 1989, a period when many parents began inventing names by blending familiar sounds and syllables. The name saw its peak usage in 1997, but it has never been common enough to rank among the top 1000 names. Since 2022, its trajectory has been rising, indicating a slow but steady resurgence of interest. Although no states have recorded particularly high concentrations of the name, Keante remains a distinctive choice that reflects the broader trend of creative naming in contemporary American culture.
Keante is a modern invented name, likely formed by combining the popular sound elements "Ke-" (as in Keanu or Kieran) with the suffix "-ante" (as in Dante or Antoine). It first appeared in U.S. records in the late 1980s, reflecting a trend of creative, phonetic naming in African American communities. Its usage has been sporadic, with a peak in 1997.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kea, Keke, Te
Variants: Keanté, Kianté
Sibling names for Keante
Names that share Keante's style, for a brother or sister.
