Keithan
Every Keithan since 1965 — 787 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Keithan
Keithan is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #7,008 in 2025 with 12 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1965, 787 American babies have been named Keithan. Its peak came in 2009, when 34 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 Keithan stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Keithan year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 12 | #7,008 |
| 2024 | 8 | #9,443 |
| 2023 | 10 | #8,006 |
| 2022 | 13 | #6,667 |
| 2021 | 5 | #13,147 |
| 2020 | 12 | #6,835 |
| 2019 | 13 | #6,606 |
| 2018 | 12 | #6,930 |
| 2017 | 11 | #7,328 |
| 2016 | 15 | #5,930 |
| 2015 | 17 | #5,407 |
| 2014 | 25 | #4,078 |
| 2013 | 28 | #3,706 |
| 2012 | 20 | #4,795 |
| 2011 | 22 | #4,438 |
| 2010 | 32 | #3,416 |
| 2009 | 34 | #3,301 |
| 2008 | 23 | #4,335 |
| 2007 | 31 | #3,480 |
| 2006 | 25 | #3,947 |
| 2005 | 27 | #3,576 |
| 2004 | 14 | #5,644 |
| 2003 | 17 | #4,719 |
| 2002 | 21 | #3,981 |
| 2001 | 15 | #5,024 |
| 2000 | 19 | #4,142 |
| 1995 | 6 | #8,364 |
| 1990 | 19 | #3,245 |
| 1985 | 8 | #4,935 |
| 1980 | 7 | #5,237 |
| 1975 | 8 | #4,125 |
| 1970 | 9 | #3,405 |
| 1965 | 5 | #4,196 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Keithan in 2025?
Keithan ranked #7,008 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 12 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Keithan?
787 babies have been named Keithan in the United States since 1965, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Keithan most popular?
Keithan peaked in 2009, when 34 newborns received the name.
Is Keithan a boy or girl name?
Keithan is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Keithan rising or falling?
Keithan is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.