Keeley
Reduced Anglicized from Irish Ó Caollaidhe (“descendant of Caollaidhe”), a personal name based on the adjective caol (“slender, graceful”).
Every Keeley since 1957 — 6,741 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Keeley
Keeley is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #1,567 in 2025 with 135 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1957, 6,741 American babies have been named Keeley. Its peak came in 2007, when 253 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 Keeley stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Keeley 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 | 135 | #1,567 | — | — |
| 2024 | 135 | #1,572 | — | — |
| 2023 | 140 | #1,527 | — | — |
| 2022 | 122 | #1,717 | — | — |
| 2021 | 91 | #2,097 | — | — |
| 2020 | 43 | #3,522 | — | — |
| 2019 | 51 | #3,147 | — | — |
| 2018 | 79 | #2,317 | — | — |
| 2017 | 84 | #2,246 | — | — |
| 2016 | 83 | #2,296 | — | — |
| 2015 | 104 | #1,943 | — | — |
| 2014 | 149 | #1,500 | — | — |
| 2013 | 173 | #1,348 | — | — |
| 2012 | 159 | #1,441 | — | — |
| 2011 | 187 | #1,274 | — | — |
| 2010 | 216 | #1,134 | — | — |
| 2009 | 236 | #1,084 | — | — |
| 2008 | 246 | #1,064 | — | — |
| 2007 | 253 | #1,041 | — | — |
| 2006 | 201 | #1,205 | — | — |
| 2005 | 166 | #1,326 | 5 | #12,429 |
| 2004 | 161 | #1,326 | — | — |
| 2003 | 186 | #1,166 | — | — |
| 2002 | 223 | #988 | — | — |
| 2001 | 187 | #1,126 | 5 | #11,500 |
| 2000 | 213 | #995 | 5 | #11,328 |
| 1995 | 96 | #1,581 | — | — |
| 1990 | 112 | #1,415 | — | — |
| 1985 | 68 | #1,696 | — | — |
| 1980 | 53 | #1,991 | — | — |
| 1975 | 25 | #2,915 | — | — |
| 1970 | 26 | #2,740 | — | — |
| 1965 | 10 | #4,341 | — | — |
| 1960 | 16 | #3,148 | — | — |
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Famous people named Keeley
- Keeley Hawes Actor · b. 1976
- Keeley Hazell Model · b. 1986
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Keeley mean?
Reduced Anglicized from Irish Ó Caollaidhe (“descendant of Caollaidhe”), a personal name based on the adjective caol (“slender, graceful”).
How popular is the name Keeley in 2025?
Keeley ranked #1,567 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 135 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Keeley?
6,741 babies have been named Keeley in the United States since 1957, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Keeley most popular?
Keeley peaked in 2007, when 253 newborns received the name.
Is Keeley a boy or girl name?
Keeley is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Keeley rising or falling?
Keeley has been roughly stable over the past decade.
Who are famous people named Keeley?
Well-known people named Keeley include Keeley Hawes (actor), Keeley Hazell (model).