Kentavious Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Kentavious is a modern American name inspired by the mythical centaur, reflecting traits of strength and bravery. It has gained popularity in recent decades, particularly within African American communities, and is associated with unique naming traditions. There is no biblical relevance, and it has variants like Kenny and Tavious.
The name Kentavious is most popular in Georgia, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Kentavious has been stalled for male in South. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in South. Across generations, 'Kentavious' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 4984th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 3354th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 6997th out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Kentavious' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Kentavious"
Pronunciation
/kɛnˈteɪviəs/
Origin
Modern American
Etymology
Kentavious is a modern name likely inspired by the mythical creatures known as centaurs, which are half-human and half-horse beings from Greek mythology. The name may also incorporate elements from African American naming traditions.
Meaning
Strong, brave, legendary
Language Evolution
Kentavious
Historical Usage
Kentavious gained popularity in the late 20th century, particularly in the United States, as part of a trend for unique and creative names.
Variants & Derivatives
Kenny, Tavious
Modern Popularity & Image
The name Kentavious is seen as distinctive and modern, often associated with strength and uniqueness.
Famous People
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, a professional basketball player.
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Kentavious"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Kentavious"
"Kentavious" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 4984th of 16616 | 145 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 3354th of 24088 | 466 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 6997th of 23106 | 138 |
Regional Popularity of "Kentavious" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - |
34.52% 1793rd/5194 |
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| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - |
22.32% 1632nd/7313 |
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| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - |
70.54% 4812th/6822 |
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Regional Popularity of "Kentavious" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Kentavious"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Kentavious" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.