Keano
Every Keano since 1991 — 338 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Keano
Keano is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #12,992 in 2025 with 5 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1991, 338 American babies have been named Keano. Its peak came in 1997, when 23 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
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 Keano stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Keano year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | #12,992 |
| 2024 | 9 | #8,676 |
| 2023 | 10 | #8,004 |
| 2022 | 8 | #9,438 |
| 2021 | 7 | #10,282 |
| 2020 | — | — |
| 2019 | 9 | #8,542 |
| 2018 | 9 | #8,512 |
| 2017 | 5 | #13,287 |
| 2016 | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — |
| 2014 | 7 | #10,210 |
| 2013 | 8 | #9,240 |
| 2012 | 6 | #11,552 |
| 2011 | 7 | #10,218 |
| 2010 | 12 | #6,908 |
| 2009 | 15 | #5,960 |
| 2008 | 12 | #6,983 |
| 2007 | 7 | #10,355 |
| 2006 | 7 | #10,143 |
| 2005 | 8 | #8,716 |
| 2004 | 13 | #5,987 |
| 2003 | 18 | #4,526 |
| 2002 | 17 | #4,614 |
| 2001 | 18 | #4,386 |
| 2000 | 13 | #5,451 |
| 1995 | 14 | #4,406 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Keano in 2025?
Keano ranked #12,992 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 5 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Keano?
338 babies have been named Keano in the United States since 1991, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Keano most popular?
Keano peaked in 1997, when 23 newborns received the name.
Is Keano a boy or girl name?
Keano is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Keano rising or falling?
Keano is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.