Keena
Every Keena since 1952 — 2,336 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Keena
Keena is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1952, 2,336 American babies have been named Keena — about 94% girls and 6% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1972, when 153 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1970s.
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 Keena stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Keena 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 | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | 9 | #10,689 | — | — |
| 2023 | 6 | #14,300 | — | — |
| 2022 | 6 | #14,462 | — | — |
| 2021 | 7 | #12,859 | — | — |
| 2020 | 7 | #12,817 | — | — |
| 2019 | 9 | #10,914 | — | — |
| 2018 | 11 | #9,480 | — | — |
| 2017 | 13 | #8,546 | — | — |
| 2016 | 10 | #10,481 | — | — |
| 2015 | 8 | #12,412 | — | — |
| 2014 | 12 | #9,259 | — | — |
| 2013 | 10 | #10,634 | — | — |
| 2012 | 12 | #9,411 | — | — |
| 2011 | 12 | #9,439 | — | — |
| 2010 | 12 | #9,522 | — | — |
| 2009 | 16 | #7,888 | — | — |
| 2008 | 20 | #6,690 | — | — |
| 2007 | 22 | #6,205 | — | — |
| 2006 | 33 | #4,407 | — | — |
| 2005 | 18 | #6,682 | — | — |
| 2004 | 21 | #5,855 | — | — |
| 2003 | 16 | #7,056 | — | — |
| 2002 | 19 | #6,012 | — | — |
| 2001 | 20 | #5,703 | — | — |
| 2000 | 16 | #6,647 | — | — |
| 1995 | 31 | #3,535 | — | — |
| 1990 | 42 | #2,769 | 7 | #6,815 |
| 1985 | 105 | #1,281 | 46 | #1,462 |
| 1980 | 45 | #2,229 | — | — |
| 1975 | 67 | #1,519 | — | — |
| 1970 | 34 | #2,282 | — | — |
| 1965 | 24 | #2,500 | — | — |
| 1960 | 18 | #2,942 | — | — |
| 1955 | 7 | #4,953 | — | — |
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| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Famous people named Keena
- Keena Rothhammer Swimmer · b. 1957
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Keena in 2025?
Keena did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Keena?
2,336 babies have been named Keena in the United States since 1952, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Keena most popular?
Keena peaked in 1972, when 153 newborns received the name.
Is Keena a boy or girl name?
Keena is used for both: about 94% of babies named Keena have been girls and 6% boys.
Is the name Keena rising or falling?
Keena is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Keena?
Well-known people named Keena include Keena Rothhammer (swimmer).