Total births
433
Unisex name · since 1978
Keonta
Since 1978, U.S. Social Security records show 433 babies named Keonta, peaking in 1996. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 433
- total births
- 1978–2022
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 41%
- born in that decade
Keonta is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 433 have been recorded since 1978.
Social Security Administration records show Keonta recorded 433 times among boys since 1978, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1990s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1978 to 2022.
- 433 total births
- 1978–2022 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 41% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
433 boys have been named Keonta since 1978, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2022.
- 433
- total births
- 1978–2022
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 41%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
41% of everyone ever named Keonta was born in this single decade.
1996
Single peak year
27 babies were named Keonta in 1996 - its busiest year on record.
Keonta's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Keonta's SSA record in two at 2000 and the more recent half accounts for 49% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 51%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1978, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1996 peak of 27, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Keonta at a glance
Last recorded 2022Peak year
1996
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1978
Keonta popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1978–2022
- Peak year (1996)
- 27
- Annual births at peak, across 45 years of records
Keonta popularity over time - girls
64 total births recorded since 1979 (Keonta as girls' name)
Keonta by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Keonta's strongest decade.
177 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 41% of all-time use.
Keonta births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 5
1970s
5 births
- 1980s 40
1980s
40 births
- 1990s
1990s
177 births
- 2000s
2000s
152 births
- 2010s 43
2010s
43 births
- 2020s 16
2020s
16 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 177 births (41% of all-time use).
Keonta by state
Where Keonta concentrates geographically, total births since 1978
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Alabama | | 5 | 1.2% |
Alabama share of Keonta's total US births 1.2%
5 of 433 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Keonta? ▼
Since 1978, Social Security records show 433 babies named Keonta. The most recent recorded year was 2022. Its busiest year on record was 1996, with 27 births.
When was Keonta most popular? ▼
Keonta was most popular in the 1990s decade with 177 total births. The single peak year was 1996.
Where is Keonta most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Keonta are Alabama (5 births).
Is Keonta a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Keonta is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 433 births, and as a girl's name it has 64 births.
How long has the name Keonta been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Keonta since 1978 -- 45 years through the most recent 2022 data.
What names are similar to Keonta? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Keon, Keoni, Keondre, Keonte, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Keonta's data
- Keonta's decade-level peak was the 1990s (177 total births); usage has since declined to 16 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Alabama records the most Keontas (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Alabama names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Keonta
Nearby Names Like Keonta
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Keonta
Keon Boy
#1159 9,123 births
Keoni Boy
#1728 3,204 births
Keondre Boy
#4260 1,563 births
Keonte Boy
#10160 1,523 births
Keontae Boy
#4494 1,205 births
Compare Keonta side by side: Keonta vs Keon Keonta vs Keoni Keonta vs Keondre
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1978–2022 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Keonta: Baby Name Since 1978 - 433 Births, Peak 1996." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/keonta. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Keonta draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.