Keanu
A male given name from Hawaiian.
Every Keanu since 1990 — 8,920 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Keanu
Keanu is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #649 in 2025 with 427 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1990, 8,920 American babies have been named Keanu. Its peak came in 2020, when 562 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Keanu stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Keanu year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 427 | #649 |
| 2024 | — | — | 442 | #632 |
| 2023 | — | — | 551 | #538 |
| 2022 | 7 | #12,905 | 484 | #591 |
| 2021 | — | — | 553 | #532 |
| 2020 | 5 | #16,325 | 557 | #515 |
| 2019 | 6 | #14,684 | 429 | #630 |
| 2018 | — | — | 283 | #800 |
| 2017 | 5 | #17,165 | 242 | #891 |
| 2016 | — | — | 211 | #975 |
| 2015 | — | — | 198 | #1,026 |
| 2014 | — | — | 142 | #1,260 |
| 2013 | — | — | 110 | #1,487 |
| 2012 | — | — | 151 | #1,193 |
| 2011 | — | — | 163 | #1,123 |
| 2010 | — | — | 162 | #1,146 |
| 2009 | — | — | 164 | #1,127 |
| 2008 | — | — | 165 | #1,114 |
| 2007 | — | — | 165 | #1,112 |
| 2006 | 5 | #18,613 | 177 | #1,035 |
| 2005 | 6 | #15,460 | 179 | #975 |
| 2004 | 6 | #15,103 | 202 | #869 |
| 2003 | 5 | #17,051 | 208 | #839 |
| 2002 | 5 | #16,788 | 212 | #807 |
| 2001 | 8 | #11,518 | 269 | #677 |
| 2000 | 20 | #5,585 | 216 | #771 |
| 1995 | 31 | #3,534 | 356 | #537 |
| 1990 | — | — | 8 | #6,138 |
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Famous people named Keanu
- Keanu Reeves Actor · b. 1964
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Keanu mean?
A male given name from Hawaiian.
How popular is the name Keanu in 2025?
Keanu ranked #649 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 427 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Keanu?
8,920 babies have been named Keanu in the United States since 1990, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Keanu most popular?
Keanu peaked in 2020, when 562 newborns received the name.
Is Keanu a boy or girl name?
Keanu is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 97% of babies with the name.
Is the name Keanu rising or falling?
Keanu is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Keanu?
Well-known people named Keanu include Keanu Reeves (actor).