boy's name
Kinte
KIN-tay (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Births on record 225
Kinte is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2003 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1977, when 116 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1976.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Kinte Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s to 2000s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 165 |
| 1980s | 25 |
| 1990s | 23 |
| 2000s | 12 |
How Popular Is Kinte?
In 2003, Kinte was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Kinte
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Kinte Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Kinte over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Kinte
- English KIN-tay
Sibling Names for Kinte
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Kinte — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Kinte
How popular is the name Kinte?
In 2003, Kinte was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Kinte a girl's or a boy's name?
Kinte is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Kinte?
Kinte has 2 syllables.
When was Kinte most popular?
Kinte peaked in 1977, when 116 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.