Declining since 2007.
Popularity of Kemonte since 1989
Babies named Kemonte per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 78 |
| 2000s | 178 |
| 2010s | 82 |
| 2020s | 37 |
Meaning & origin
Kemonte first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1989, a modern coinage that never reached the national top 1000. Its peak year was 2006, after which usage steadily declined; as of 2025, the name is on a falling trajectory. Because it is a rare name with no top-state concentration, it remains a distinctive choice. The name's formation follows a pattern common in contemporary American naming: a fashionable prefix attached to an established name root, here Monte. While its exact inspiration is unknown, it fits alongside other names like Devonte and Jamonte. Kemonte has never been recorded for girls, consistently remaining a boy's name since its first appearance.
Kemonte appears to be a modern coinage, likely formed by combining a fashionable initial syllable (e.g., Ke-, as in Keanu or Kendall) with the name Monte, which is a short form of Montgomery or a Spanish/Italian word meaning 'mountain'. The name first appeared in U.S. records in the late 1980s and saw modest use through the 2000s. Because it is a recent invention, no traditional etymological roots or cultural origins can be established.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kemo, Monte
Sibling names for Kemonte
Names that share Kemonte's style, for a brother or sister.
