MallowbyNames

Keontre

kee-AHN-tray · Of uncertain origin; likely a modern invented name.

Peak popularity
1995
Usually for
Boys
Trend
Holding steady

Holding steady.

Popularity of Keontre since 1992

Babies named Keontre per year in U.S. Social Security records.

4711200020102020Most births 1995Boys
Data table (by decade)
DecadeBoys
1990s53
2000s45
2010s13
2020s0

Meaning & origin

Keontre is a modern American invented name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1992, reflecting the creative naming trends of the late 20th century. Its popularity peaked in 1995, during the decade of the 1990s, but it never entered the top 1000 rankings. The name has remained stable in usage since its peak, with no notable revival. While its exact etymology is uncertain, it follows a common pattern of combining the prefix Ke- with a stylish suffix, similar to names like Keon and Keisha. Keontre is a distinctive choice that has not been associated with any particular region or state, as it lacks top-state data.

Keontre is a modern American coinage, formed by combining the prefix Ke- (common in African-American invented names like Keon and Keisha) with the popular suffix -tre or -trey. It first appeared in the early 1990s and saw modest use, peaking in 1995. Its creation reflects the trend of distinctive, phonetic names in late 20th-century U.S. naming practices.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Keo, Tre

Variants: Keontrey, Keontray

Sibling names for Keontre

Names that share Keontre's style, for a brother or sister.

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Keontre mean?
The meaning of Keontre is uncertain. It is a modern invented name, likely formed from the popular prefix Ke- and the suffix -tre. No traditional meaning has been established.
Is Keontre a popular name?
Keontre is not currently a popular name. It entered U.S. records in 1992, peaked in 1995, and has since remained rare. It does not rank among the top 1000 names.
Is Keontre a boy's name or a girl's name?
Keontre is almost exclusively used for boys, based on historical U.S. data.