Kentavious Boy
Origin(s)
Pronunciationken-TAY-vee-us / /kɛnˈteɪviəs/American; African American
Meaning
Derived from the name Kent; possibly a blend of Kent and the suffix -avious.
Historical & Cultural Background
Kentavious is a modern name that emerged in the United States, particularly within African American communities. It reflects a trend of creating unique names by combining traditional names with inventive suffixes. The name is often associated with a sense of individuality and cultural identity.
Trend Summary
Kentavious has seen sporadic use in the United States, particularly in the late 20th and early 21st centuries.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Kentavious was first seen in the United States in 1982. Kentavious has ranked as high as #1334 nationally, which occurred in 2006, and has been most popular in Georgia, Mississippi, Alabama, and Tennessee. In the past 5 years the name Kentavious has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Kentavious (2014)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| GA | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1982 | 5 |
| 1984 | 5 |
| 1987 | 6 |
| 1989 | 6 |
| 1990 | 19 |
| 1991 | 14 |
| 1992 | 12 |
| 1993 | 9 |
| 1994 | 24 |
| 1995 | 20 |
| 1996 | 25 |
| 1997 | 27 |
| 1998 | 36 |
| 1999 | 25 |
| 2000 | 34 |
| 2001 | 32 |
| 2002 | 32 |
| 2003 | 32 |
| 2004 | 22 |
| 2005 | 31 |
| 2006 | 49 |
| 2007 | 42 |
| 2008 | 27 |
| 2009 | 20 |
| 2010 | 18 |
| 2011 | 22 |
| 2012 | 17 |
| 2013 | 13 |
| 2014 | 20 |
| 2015 | 8 |
| 2016 | 13 |
| 2017 | 16 |
| 2018 | 6 |
| 2019 | 14 |
| 2020 | 15 |
| 2021 | 9 |
| 2022 | 8 |
| 2023 | 6 |
| 2024 | 10 |