Kean
Every Kean since 1944 — 997 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kean
Kean is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #7,955 in 2025 with 10 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1944, 997 American babies have been named Kean. Its peak came in 2007, when 31 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Kean stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kean year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10 | #7,955 |
| 2024 | 17 | #5,554 |
| 2023 | 17 | #5,574 |
| 2022 | 14 | #6,327 |
| 2021 | 18 | #5,237 |
| 2020 | 15 | #5,843 |
| 2019 | 14 | #6,260 |
| 2018 | 22 | #4,543 |
| 2017 | 23 | #4,401 |
| 2016 | 23 | #4,404 |
| 2015 | 24 | #4,233 |
| 2014 | 27 | #3,850 |
| 2013 | 18 | #5,077 |
| 2012 | 29 | #3,667 |
| 2011 | 22 | #4,436 |
| 2010 | 21 | #4,606 |
| 2009 | 27 | #3,877 |
| 2008 | 30 | #3,607 |
| 2007 | 31 | #3,479 |
| 2006 | 24 | #4,052 |
| 2005 | 24 | #3,879 |
| 2004 | 28 | #3,413 |
| 2003 | 17 | #4,716 |
| 2002 | 18 | #4,406 |
| 2001 | 20 | #4,043 |
| 2000 | 20 | #4,003 |
| 1995 | 23 | #3,059 |
| 1990 | 11 | #4,843 |
| 1985 | 7 | #5,460 |
| 1980 | — | — |
| 1975 | — | — |
| 1970 | 9 | #3,403 |
| 1965 | 10 | #2,698 |
| 1960 | 8 | #3,213 |
| 1955 | 13 | #2,263 |
| 1950 | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kean in 2025?
Kean ranked #7,955 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 10 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kean?
997 babies have been named Kean in the United States since 1944, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kean most popular?
Kean peaked in 2007, when 31 newborns received the name.
Is Kean a boy or girl name?
Kean is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kean rising or falling?
Kean is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.