Kinte Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
African
Gender Distribution:
95% Masculine / 5% Feminine
Meaning:
Meaning 'one who survives' or 'resilient', Kinte is a traditional African name.
Meaning of the Name Kinte
Kinte is a name of African origin, specifically from the Mandinka people of Gambia and Senegal. The name Kinte is believed to mean 'one who survives' or 'resilient'. It is a traditional name that carries a strong sense of pride and identity within the Mandinka culture.
Popularity of the Name Kinte
The popularity for the name Kinte peaked in popularity in the year 1977 with 104 births, which ranked number 2,016 out of 16,561 unique names for that year. Kinte had the most female births in 1977 with 12, which ranked number 5,212 out of 11,328 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1977 with 104, which ranked number 834 out of 6,860 male names for that year.
Nationwide Popularity of Kinte
Popularity of Kinte by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Kinte. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Kinte in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Kinte is a great pick!
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